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EBA 198T

1979 Volkswagen Caravan

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

62,472 mi
Last recorded62,472 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Caravan59,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBA 198T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2015 62,472 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Battery tray heavily corroded

Both engine mounting points heavily corroded

Braking system hydraulic connector block mounting area heavily corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Underside heavily corroded in various places

Pass 26 Nov 2013 61,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

hand brake 16%

nearside front outer rige excessive corrosion

offside outer sill excessive corrosion

Fail 23 Nov 2013 61,919 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

nearside front outer rige excessive corrosion

offside outer sill excessive corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2012 61,245 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

off side rear brakes sqeekes

Fail 22 Jun 2012 61,237 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 60,548 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 60,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 60,445 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 60,445 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 59,850 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 59,850 miles

Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 59,103 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 May 2008 59,103 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 57,515 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 57,515 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

N/S rear outer cv joint bolts loose.

Pass 7 Jun 2006 56,001 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 55,998 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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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EBA 198T is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravan in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 EBA 198T, 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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EBA 198T is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 15 June 1979.

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