1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan 2.0L Petrol · FNU 893V
1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (2.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Aug 1979. Recorded mileage 36,608 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1979 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,608 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FNU 893V Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 36,608 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FNU 893V MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (FNU 893V) between June 2026 and June 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
FNU 893V Mileage History
- 05/06/202636,599 mi
- 12/06/202636,608 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 456 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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