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WNJ 609Y

1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,045 mi
Last recorded70,045 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNJ 609Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 70,045 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corroded by lower belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion hole O/s/f corner, close to chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 64,875 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 59,515 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 58,333 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 57,924 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 57,121 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 56,191 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 55,618 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 54,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 54,774 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 53,787 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 52,061 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Jul 2009 50,148 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 48,551 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 48,551 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 47,603 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 47,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 45,704 miles

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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WNJ 609Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 52,171 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WNJ 609Y, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WNJ 609Y registered?

WNJ 609Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 October 1982.

Is WNJ 609Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNJ 609Y shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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