CarVerify

Free Car Check

EVF 176Y

1983 Volkswagen Van

Turquoise Petrol 1900cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,573 mi
Last recorded37,573 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVF 176Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1983
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc
View full Volkswagen Van reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 37,573 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 36,810 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 36,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 36,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Fail 17 Jul 2021 36,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 12 Aug 2020 35,072 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 35,072 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 35,056 miles

different sized tyres on front to those on rear

Fail 25 Feb 2019 35,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

different sized tyres on front to those on rear

Pass 16 May 2013 35,031 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 35,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 34,472 miles

Rear seat clearly intended as a living area no belts required

Fail 9 Aug 2011 34,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear seat clearly intended as a living area no belts required

Pass 20 Jul 2010 32,239 miles

play in nearside front wheel bearing

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2009 29,805 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion throughout vehicle body

o/s wing mirror cracked.not affecting view

Pass 5 Aug 2008 26,515 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 26,511 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 23,688 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 23,648 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear seats not fitted at time of test

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 23 Mar 2006 21,616 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
Full Volkswagen Van reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EVF 176Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Van in Turquoise with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EVF 176Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 43 years old, this Volkswagen Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EVF 176Y?

You can check the full history of EVF 176Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EVF 176Y registered?

EVF 176Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 8 March 1983.

Is EVF 176Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVF 176Y shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EVF 176Y have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EVF 176Y. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.