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EUB 53Y

1982 Volkswagen Caravanette

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,798 mi
Last recorded90,798 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Caravanette56,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUB 53Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 90,798 miles

Central Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 90,796 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 90,628 miles

Front suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2021 90,628 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2020 89,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2019 89,189 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 15 Jan 2019 89,181 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner body behind wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2017 88,883 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 88,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 87,010 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 85,645 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

several rubber bushes perished

underside of vehicle has light corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2014 85,645 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

several rubber bushes perished

underside of vehicle has light corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2012 85,366 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 84,913 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

offside front step corroded but not concidered structural

Fail 13 Aug 2010 84,074 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 84,074 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 81,787 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 80,938 miles

slight leak on exhaust

Pass 7 Aug 2007 80,299 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 78,616 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 76,529 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 76,452 miles

Offside Front 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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EUB 53Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Caravanette in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EUB 53Y, 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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What year was EUB 53Y registered?

EUB 53Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 14 October 1982.

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