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AJT 761Y

1982 Volkswagen Caravanette

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,919 mi
Last recorded79,919 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Caravanette56,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJT 761Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 79,919 miles

fuel cap seal cracking

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 79,902 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fuel cap seal cracking

n/s/f tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2010 79,093 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 78,421 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 78,391 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 78,375 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion and holed around inside of rear back corners, but not in prescibed areas

Pass 20 Jun 2007 77,405 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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AJT 761Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Caravanette in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 56,227 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 Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJT 761Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 44 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJT 761Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 1 October 1982.

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