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JWR 171Y

1983 Volkswagen Caravan

Green Diesel 1888cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

188,750 mi
Last recorded188,750 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Caravan74,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWR 171Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,888cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 188,750 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 188,750 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 181,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 178,814 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 171,750 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 171,482 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 164,820 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2008 154,400 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 140,782 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 135,798 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 135,798 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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JWR 171Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Caravan in Green with a 1,888cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 74,187 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JWR 171Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JWR 171Y registered?

JWR 171Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is JWR 171Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWR 171Y shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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