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PYY 617Y

1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

59,684 mi
Last recorded59,684 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan71,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYY 617Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 59,684 miles

Nearside front steering rack has slight play

Fail 11 Nov 2021 59,683 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside front steering rack has slight play

Pass 5 Nov 2020 59,673 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 59,670 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 59,631 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat Bolt has come loose but seat still secure

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake just meets performance

Pass 3 Oct 2018 58,766 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 58,766 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 58,679 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 58,026 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Fail 11 Nov 2016 58,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2012 58,010 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 58,004 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2007 57,980 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 57,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 57,583 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 57,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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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PYY 617Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PYY 617Y, 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 PYY 617Y registered?

PYY 617Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 February 1983.

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