MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,257 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipes covered in underseal
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle underneath has been undersealed
Brake pipes undersealed
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering rack attachement bushes have slight play
Vehicle undersealed
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipes undersealed
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering rack attachement bushes have slight play
Vehicle undersealed
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Oil leak
slight corrosion to front innersills and outer sills in other places
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
slight corrosion to front innersills and outer sills in other places
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Engine oil leak nearside
Exhaust system and heat exchangers leaks evident, border line pass
Front suspension knock, no excessive play evident
Wear evident lower swivels
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Engine oil leak nearside possibly rocker cover or push rod tubes
Exhaust system and heat exchangers leaks evident
Front panel badly corroded outside prescribed area
Front suspension knock, no excessive play evident
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Main beam warning lamp inoperation
No charge warning lamp inoperative
H C emissions high
Lower swivels worn
Nearside front seatbelt poor operation
Rear brake imbalance on upper limit, border line pass
H C emissions high
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Lower swivels worn
Nearside front seatbelt poor operation
Rear brake imbalance on upper limit, border line pass
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?
Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JTU 982Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Caravan in Brown with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
Across all 1982 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 46,810 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 Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JTU 982Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 44 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was JTU 982Y registered?
JTU 982Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1982.
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