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PJH 673X

1982 Volkswagen Caravanette

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,690 mi
Last recorded37,690 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Caravanette56,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJH 673X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 37,690 miles

Rear tyres perished.

Engine oil leaks.

Fail 20 Feb 2019 37,680 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill closure panel and mounting bracket area as marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Engine oil leaks.

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 24 Feb 2018 35,361 miles

Engine oil leaks.

O/S/F Out rigger/sill area corroded.

O/S/F Vehicle underside/body area corroded.

Vehicle sill areas corroded.

Fail 12 Feb 2018 35,361 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill/out rigger area. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened as marked. (2.4.G.1)

Engine oil leaks.

O/S/F Out rigger/sill area corroded.

O/S/F Vehicle underside/body area corroded.

Vehicle sill areas corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 35,122 miles

Dash and Clocks insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp beam pattern starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play in steering rack bushes

Fail 29 Jul 2016 35,122 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Dash and Clocks insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp beam pattern starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 23 Jun 2015 34,799 miles

Advise: brake pedal rubber missing.but pedal has grooved design

Advise: rear bumper not fiited at time of test

Fail 16 Jun 2015 34,799 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Advise: brake pedal rubber missing.but pedal has grooved design

Advise: rear bumper not fiited at time of test

Pass 20 May 2014 32,195 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 32,194 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 31,148 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 31,135 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 28,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner and outer sill's has slight corrosion

offside front inner and outer sill's has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2011 28,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner and outer sill's has slight corrosion

offside front inner and outer sill's has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2010 26,749 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Feb 2010 26,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jan 2009 25,149 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 25,149 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 22,905 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 22,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 22,065 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 22,065 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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PJH 673X is a 1982 Volkswagen Caravanette in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 PJH 673X, 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.

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PJH 673X is a 1982 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 12 July 1982.

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