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CVR 353T

1979 Volkswagen Caravan

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

60,751 mi
Last recorded60,751 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Caravan59,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVR 353T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 60,751 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 60,654 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 60,402 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 60,034 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 56,680 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 56,632 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 7 May 2010 52,371 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 52,305 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 48,967 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 48,967 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2008 44,954 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 44,954 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 42,060 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

underbody corroded and weak noted poor welding repairs out of prescribed areas

Pass 12 Apr 2007 40,846 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 40,840 miles

underbody corroded and weak

Pass 11 May 2006 39,709 miles
Fail 9 May 2006

Centre Body or chassis is cracked, 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 or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

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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CVR 353T is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravan in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 CVR 353T, 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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What year was CVR 353T registered?

CVR 353T is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 15 March 1979.

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