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YYX 449T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYX 449T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 May 2020
Pass 25 Apr 2017 1,756 miles

Nearside Rear cv boot damaged

Play in steering box and system

Fail 12 Apr 2017 1,756 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear cv boot damaged

Play in steering box and system

Pass 25 Apr 2016 476 miles

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot split

Offside Front brake has slight drag

Fail 20 Apr 2016 476 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot split

Offside Front brake has slight drag

Pass 22 Apr 2015 99,655 miles

rear n/s outer cv boot damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2015 99,655 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear n/s outer cv boot damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2014 98,462 miles

rear o/s outer cv boot damaged

steering free play

Fail 22 Apr 2014 98,462 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steering free play

rear o/s outer cv boot damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2013 97,261 miles

rear n/s outer cv boot split

Fail 22 Apr 2013 97,261 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

rear n/s outer cv boot split

Pass 25 Apr 2012 97,020 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

condition of front n/s floor.

play in steering box.

rear n/s outer cv boot split.

Fail 23 Apr 2012 97,020 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

condition of front n/s floor.

play in steering box.

rear n/s outer cv boot split.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 96,609 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 96,609 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 96,295 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 96,295 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 95,499 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 95,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear outer cv boot split n/s foot and handbrake poor effort

Pass 22 May 2008 95,005 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 94,995 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal rubber. rear n/s cv boot.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 93,916 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 93,916 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NON-STANDARD SEATS FITTED. BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN. REAR N/S OUTER CV BOOT.

Fail 24 Apr 2007 93,905 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER. NON-STANDARD SEATS. REAR N/S OUTER CV BOOT.

Pass 9 May 2006 92,832 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN. N/S OUTER CV BOOT DAMAGED. FUEL PIPE ROUTE. FRONT SEATS NON-STANDARD.

Fail 4 May 2006 92,826 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

REAR N/S DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SPLIT. FUEL PIPE ROUTING. BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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YYX 449T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 50,158 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YYX 449T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YYX 449T registered?

YYX 449T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 27 April 1979.

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