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HFW 223T

1979 Volkswagen Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,884 mi
Last recorded15,884 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Caravan59,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFW 223T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 15,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished and cracked

Fail 8 May 2026 15,881 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished and cracked

Pass 23 Dec 2024 15,299 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 13,393 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint boot perished

Offside Front metal brake pipe at caliper corroding

front shock lower bush's perishing

fuel smell engine bay area

under side under silled

Pass 4 May 2019 13,367 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 13,367 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 13,286 miles

Front ball joint boots perished

Front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Front shock bottom bushes perished

Front track rod end boots perished

Fail 5 May 2018 13,286 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front ball joint boots perished

Front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Front shock bottom bushes perished

Front track rod end boots perished

Pass 16 May 2017 12,965 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 1,123 miles

clutch cable fouling cross member

Fail 24 Sep 2013 1,123 miles

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

clutch cable fouling cross member

Pass 28 Sep 2012 9,070 miles

Both batteries not secured

Brake pedal rubber worn

Corrosion to O/S/R arch, Front panel & N/S/R arch

Corrosion to brake metal pipes: Front from master cylinder & O/S/F

Drivers door mirror glass damaged

Exhaust blowing at pipe exit from back box

Front & rear number plates in poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp not fitted

Reverse lights not working

Fail 27 Sep 2012 9,070 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both batteries not secured

Both front suspension bump stops missing

Brake pedal rubber worn

Corrosion to O/S/R arch, Front panel & N/S/R arch

Corrosion to brake metal pipes: Front from master cylinder & O/S/F

Drivers door mirror glass damaged

Exhaust blowing at pipe exit from back box

Front & rear number plates in poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp not fitted

Reverse lights not working

Pass 14 Jun 2007 9,059 miles

n/s/f abd o/s/r tyres perished

Fail 6 Jun 2007 9,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Steering pivot point has excessive 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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HFW 223T is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HFW 223T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HFW 223T registered?

HFW 223T is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 20 June 1979.

Is HFW 223T safe to buy?

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