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LVW 922Y

1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,817 mi
Last recorded46,817 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan71,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVW 922Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 46,817 miles

Fuel filler cap corroded over all structure not significantly reduced.

Nearside Front Step corroded over all structure not significantly reduced.

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

Offside Front A pillar corroded over all structure not significantly reduced.

Offside Rear Body corroded over all structure not significantly reduced.

Fail 23 Apr 2025 46,817 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel filler cap corroded over all structure not significantly reduced.

Nearside Front Step corroded over all structure not significantly reduced.

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

Offside Front A pillar corroded over all structure not significantly reduced.

Offside Rear Body corroded over all structure not significantly reduced.

Pass 24 Feb 2024 45,946 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 44,672 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 41,109 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 39,977 miles

corrosion near side front step, off side sill adjacent to trailing arm mounting and near side rear wheel arch adjacent to trailing arm mount.

near side rear quarter lower panel modified

Pass 4 Aug 2016 38,491 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion near side step

Fail 3 Aug 2016 38,491 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

corrosion near side step

Pass 15 Jul 2015 36,787 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 36,787 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 34,689 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 32,126 miles

surface corrosion off side front step, off side sill rear section and both rear quarter panels

Fail 19 Jul 2013 32,126 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion off side front step, off side sill rear section and both rear quarter panels

Pass 17 Jul 2012 30,504 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2011 28,438 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 26,884 miles

off side rear reflector lens slightly damaged and overspray on number plate lights

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Fail 10 May 2010 26,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

off side rear reflector lens slightly damaged and overspray on number plate lights

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 26 May 2009 21,984 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2008 19,617 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2008 19,591 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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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LVW 922Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LVW 922Y, 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 LVW 922Y registered?

LVW 922Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 July 1983.

Is LVW 922Y safe to buy?

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