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NOT 790Y

1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Multi-colour Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,600 mi
Last recorded96,600 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan71,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOT 790Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1983
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 96,600 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 96,583 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 96,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 95,822 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 95,385 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 95,367 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 94,224 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 94,224 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 89,840 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Apr 2006 89,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Apr 2006

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NOT 790Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Multi-colour with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NOT 790Y, 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.

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What year was NOT 790Y registered?

NOT 790Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 August 1983.

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