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ACB 732V

1979 Volkswagen Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,262 mi
Last recorded91,262 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Caravan59,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACB 732V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 91,262 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 91,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 93,003 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened various repairs (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 93,003 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened various repairs (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working sticky switch (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 89,346 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 89,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 89,303 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 89,285 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 88,315 miles

1...slight lift in center idler... 2...front cross member repaired and un dersealed...3..o/s anti roll bar clamped with jubillee clamp

Pass 14 Aug 2012 87,554 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 86,848 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 86,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 85,337 miles

advise o/s/f and n/s/f bump stops corrodid

Fail 10 Aug 2010 85,314 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

advise o/s/f and n/s/f bump stops corrodid

Pass 18 Aug 2009 83,298 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 83,293 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 80,525 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 77,511 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 74,235 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Jan 2006 74,106 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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ACB 732V is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 59,942 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 Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ACB 732V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ACB 732V is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 9 November 1979.

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