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JTU 982Y

1982 Volkswagen Caravan

Brown Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

79,257 mi
Last recorded79,257 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Caravan46,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTU 982Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 79,257 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 79,257 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 79,258 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 79,258 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 79,257 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 79,257 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 79,257 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2015 78,872 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2015 78,870 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 75,975 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 75,973 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 69,875 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion to front innersills and outer sills in other places

Fail 2 Jul 2013 69,875 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 63,336 miles

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)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 63,336 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2011 63,063 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 63,028 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 61,956 miles

H C emissions high

Lower swivels worn

Nearside front seatbelt poor operation

Rear brake imbalance on upper limit, border line pass

Fail 7 May 2010 61,956 miles

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.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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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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