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HYD 242Y

1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

4,338 mi
Last recorded4,338 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan71,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYD 242Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 4,338 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 4,284 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 3,809 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 3,539 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 2,967 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 2,931 miles

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

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

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

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

engine coolant pipes running to front of vehicle excessively rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2013 22,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 1,030 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2011 99,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2010 98,786 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 97,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 97,180 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 94,952 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 92,410 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 89,945 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 86,295 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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HYD 242Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 71,522 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HYD 242Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 43 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HYD 242Y registered?

HYD 242Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 March 1983.

Is HYD 242Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYD 242Y shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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