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VYP 993S

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

64,341 mi
Last recorded64,341 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYP 993S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 64,341 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

corrosion to offside front inner sill

slight corrosion to nearside rearmost floor panel

Fail 2 Aug 2018 64,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced main front cross panel (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

corrosion to offside front inner sill

slight corrosion to nearside rearmost floor panel

Pass 23 Aug 2017 63,993 miles

BOTH rear tyres VERY BADLY DETERIORATED

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

body corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

body corrosion to offside frontmost body panel

offside door mirror loose

slight corrosion to nearside rearmost floor panel

slight corrosion to offside front inner sill

Fail 21 Aug 2017 63,993 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH rear tyres VERY BADLY DETERIORATED

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

body corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

body corrosion to offside frontmost body panel

offside door mirror loose

slight corrosion to nearside rearmost floor panel

slight corrosion to offside front inner sill

Pass 4 Jul 2016 63,323 miles

body has slight corrosion offside front inner sill.

nearside rear (rear of wheel arch corroded)

offside front (underneath of door corroded)

steering system has slight free paly detected at steering wheel.

Fail 31 Mar 2016 63,313 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front crossmember underneath of bumper corroded

Nearside Front underneath of door corroded

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear of wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front cross member above bumper corroded

Offside Front cross member underneath of bumper corroded

Offside Front underneath of door corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 61,173 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 61,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 58,300 miles

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

chassis has had previous repairs

front chassis cross member very corroded / holed not affecting component areas

nearside & offside rear suspension bump stops missing

offside rear tyre outer side wall cracks

Fail 24 Mar 2014 58,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

chassis has had previous repairs

front chassis cross member very corroded / holed not affecting component areas

nearside & offside rear suspension bump stops missing

offside rear tyre outer side wall cracks

Pass 19 Jun 2013 55,983 miles

ns and os rear bump stops missing

scratch in windscreen os

tow bar electric socket fitted but wiring has been cut off

Fail 5 Jun 2013 55,983 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

items removed from drivers view

ns and os rear bump stops missing

os dip beam did not work then came on

scratch in windscreen os

tow bar electric socket fitted but wiring has been cut off

Fail 15 Feb 2012 54,514 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hand brake outer cables poor condition

vehicle outer lower body corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2012 54,514 miles

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

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

hand brake outer cables poor condition

vehicle outer lower body corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 48,698 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 38,362 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 38,362 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 37,276 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 37,275 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 27,828 miles

customer adjusted o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jun 2006 20,662 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 20,662 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2005 11,577 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 11,545 miles

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

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

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

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

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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VYP 993S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,830 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 VYP 993S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VYP 993S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 June 1978.

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