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JFL 79Y

1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Cream Petrol 1913cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

124,039 mi
Last recorded124,039 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan71,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFL 79Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,913cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 124,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 124,039 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 121,341 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front link lower bushes worn

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

front d-bushes worn

front tyres perished

slight corrosion on o/s inner sill

Pass 27 Mar 2023 118,479 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres perished between tread

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight surface corrosion on o/s inner sill

Pass 17 Mar 2022 114,373 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 114,373 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 111,411 miles

slight corrosion in o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 10 Mar 2021 111,411 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight corrosion in o/s/r wheel arch

slight exhaust leak at exhaust heat exchanger flange

Pass 7 May 2019 105,426 miles

both heat exchanger outer casing badly corroded

front anti-roll bar link bushes worn and have some movement

some corrosion on both inner sills

some play in steering system

Pass 9 Apr 2018 100,545 miles

slight exhaust leak from exhaust and heat exchangers

Fail 7 Apr 2018 100,545 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

slight exhaust leak from exhaust and heat exchangers

Pass 13 Mar 2017 96,976 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit and perished on outer wall

some corrosion on n/s inner sill

Fail 13 Mar 2017 96,976 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heat exchanger (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit and perished on outer wall

some corrosion on n/s inner sill

Pass 29 Sep 2015 93,309 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

no main beam warning light

some fuel staining on tank possible leak

some slight corrosion on n/s inner sill

Fail 21 Sep 2015 93,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear backing plate slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer at tailpipe flange and small crack in n/s heat exchanger (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

no main beam warning light

some fuel staining on tank possible leak

some slight corrosion on n/s inner sill

Pass 10 Sep 2014 89,150 miles

front pads part worn

Fail 27 Aug 2014 89,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front pads part worn

Pass 8 Aug 2013 85,628 miles

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

crack in windscreen just outside swept area

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s/f steering gaitor slightly split

some play in steering rack

Pass 6 Aug 2012 80,240 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front tyre inner edges worn

Fail 6 Aug 2012 80,240 miles

Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

driveshaft bolts loose

front tyre inner edges worn

tailpipe bent

Pass 3 Aug 2011 72,650 miles

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

no main beam warning light

Fail 3 Aug 2011 72,650 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

no main beam warning light

Pass 26 May 2010 63,441 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Fail 24 May 2010 63,441 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Pass 22 Jan 2009 52,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 52,526 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 52,287 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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JFL 79Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,913cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JFL 79Y, 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.

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JFL 79Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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