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NFC 244S

1979 Volkswagen Caravan

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,318 mi
Last recorded85,318 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Caravan59,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFC 244S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 85,318 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 84,932 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 84,932 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 82,768 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2015 82,768 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 78,428 miles

Exhaust system generally corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2014 77,972 miles

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

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

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Exhaust system generally corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 75,094 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 736,810 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 73,671 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 70,855 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 70,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 67,207 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in both OS wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jun 2010 67,207 miles

Slight play in both OS wheel bearings

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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NFC 244S is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravan in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NFC 244S, 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 NFC 244S registered?

NFC 244S is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is NFC 244S safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFC 244S shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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