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JSB 219Y

1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

280,962 mi
Last recorded280,962 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan71,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSB 219Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 280,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 280,951 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 279,483 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 279,417 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt installation attached to floor without reinforcement plates or with plates of an unsuitable size/contour not welded all the way along new panel spot welded only (10.1 (m))

Nearside Front Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification no locking device (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt installation attached to floor without reinforcement plates or with plates of an unsuitable size/contour not welded all the way around the new panel (10.1 (m))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure no locking device (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty tell tale inop (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2014 278,194 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 274,723 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 274,721 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 272,879 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 272,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 265,469 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 265,469 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 259,588 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 259,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 254,936 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 254,895 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 253,452 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 250,278 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 250,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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JSB 219Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 2,459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JSB 219Y, 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 JSB 219Y registered?

JSB 219Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is JSB 219Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSB 219Y shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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