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UDT 636Y

1982 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

195,114 mi
Last recorded195,114 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Caravelle64,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDT 636Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 195,114 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to comp valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front panel holed and corroded

n/s/f - rear arches corroded

o/s/r inner arch corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2025 195,113 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to comp valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front panel holed and corroded

n/s/f - rear arches corroded

o/s/r inner arch corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2024 193,994 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to comp valve (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front lower panel corroded - holed

n/s/f & both rear arches corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2024 193,994 miles

Fuel pipe damaged filler hose (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to comp valve (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front lower panel corroded - holed

n/s/f & both rear arches corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2023 191,645 miles

Advise new servo hose (from manifold to vehicle)

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches.

Front lower panel holes and corroded.

Front to rear brake pipes corroding (at n/s/f)

Inner rear valance holed and corroded.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

O/s/r 'battery box' area corroding

Primary park brake rod corroded.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 188,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (anti tramp arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front fog / accessory light wiring poorly routed & 1 x light inoperative

offside front shock casing corroded

rear battery trays corroded

rear seat base missing

Fail 24 Feb 2022 188,067 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (anti tramp arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

excessive play in steering rack (nearside) bush excessively worn , new rack required

fuel tank corroded

nearside front additional lights wiring poorly insulated

offside rear battery tray corroded & rear panel

park brake imbalanced and offside rear reading low

play in steering rack mounts

rear brakes imbalanced

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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UDT 636Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 64,414 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 Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UDT 636Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 44 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UDT 636Y registered?

UDT 636Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 April 1982.

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