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UUT 582H

1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,884 mi
Last recorded88,884 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUT 582H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2018 88,884 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2017 88,355 miles

slight knocking noise on steering

Fail 23 Jun 2017 88,355 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight knocking noise on steering

Fail 19 May 2017 88,311 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both side under steps (2.2.C.1h)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively slpit (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both rear corner sections (6.1.C.1)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play joint (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour both lenses faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Steering pivot point has excessive play centre steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

slight knocking noise on steering

Pass 14 Apr 2016 87,826 miles

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

signs of corrosion on nearside and offside front lower wheel arch to door step

signs of corrosion on nearside and offside rear corners of the body work

signs of slight corrosion through out underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Apr 2016 87,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

signs of corrosion on nearside and offside front lower wheel arch to door step

signs of corrosion on nearside and offside rear corners of the body work

signs of slight corrosion through out underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Jul 2013 87,695 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion around front floor to sill area

Pass 30 Jul 2012 87,676 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 87,524 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 87,261 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 87,042 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 87,042 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 86,983 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 86,378 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 86,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Corrosion/previous welding repairs/heavy grease/heavy underseal throughout vehicle.

Steering box/pitman arm area has knocking noise when shaking steering - unable to assess correctly due to shield blocking view.

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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UUT 582H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 52,954 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 UUT 582H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UUT 582H registered?

UUT 582H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 May 1970.

Is UUT 582H safe to buy?

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