1979 Volkswagen Motorcaravan 1.6L Petrol · TCO 141T
1979 Volkswagen Motorcaravan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Apr 1979. Recorded mileage 17,858 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN MOTORCARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1979
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,858 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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TCO 141T Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2024
- 17,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TCO 141T MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Volkswagen Motorcaravan (TCO 141T) between April 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 May 2024 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 (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
TCO 141T Mileage History
- 08/04/202217,261 mi
- 06/04/202317,798 mi+537 mi
- 30/04/202417,857 mi+59 mi
- 09/05/202417,858 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 286 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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