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PEP 43S

1982 Volkswagen Caravanette

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,186 mi
Last recorded52,186 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2006
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Caravanette56,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEP 43S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2006 52,186 miles

all the advisory items from the original test number 771291916173 still apply

also there is corrosion around the top of both rear coil springs

Fail 21 Apr 2006 52,186 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

in-line fuel filter is very dirty

offside front floor is corroded and holed

slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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PEP 43S is a 1982 Volkswagen Caravanette in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 56,227 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 Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PEP 43S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 44 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PEP 43S registered?

PEP 43S is a 1982 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 23 December 1982.

Is PEP 43S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEP 43S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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