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XUF 559Y

1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

75,454 mi
Last recorded75,454 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan71,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUF 559Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 75,454 miles

slight play in steering idler

tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Oct 2020 75,250 miles

corrosion on inner o/s sill

corrosion on rear cross panel

general rust

o/s inner outriggers corroded

steering idler has some play

Fail 10 Oct 2020 75,212 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on inner o/s sill

corrosion on rear cross panel

general rust

o/s inner outriggers corroded

steering idler has some play

Pass 16 Apr 2019 74,071 miles

Offside inner sill corroded

some corrosion on both front steps

some corrosion on cross member

Fail 9 Apr 2019 74,061 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassic (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside inner sill corroded

fuel lines from tank perished

some corrosion on both front steps

some corrosion on cross member

Pass 28 Mar 2018 71,718 miles

corrosion on o/s/r chassic

o/s inner sill corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2018 71,718 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion on o/s/r chassic

o/s inner sill corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2017 67,766 miles

corrosion on front inner steps

corrosion on o/s inner sill

Pass 17 Mar 2016 60,467 miles

surface corrosion on n/s/f axle

Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,746 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 52,746 miles

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

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

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

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 29 Mar 2014 51,713 miles

o/s/f outrigger corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearings

some corrosion in o/s/f wheel arch and step

Fail 18 Feb 2014 51,713 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front outriggers corroded

slight corrosion on front croomember

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Mar 2013 44,554 miles

front outriggers slightly corroded

surface corrosion on both rear torsion tubes.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 35,086 miles

corrosion on o/s outer and inner sill

Fail 17 Feb 2012 35,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

corrosion on o/s outer and inner sill

valve covers leaking oil

Pass 25 Feb 2011 28,283 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r cv boots split

some corrosion on front crossmember

Fail 14 Feb 2011 28,283 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r cv boots split

some corrosion on front crossmember

Pass 16 Feb 2010 20,671 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 20,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 May 2008 4,876 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 4,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

light switch insecure

surface corrosion on n/s/f outrigger

Fail 4 May 2007 1,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 May 2007 1,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 728 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 728 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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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XUF 559Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 XUF 559Y, 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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XUF 559Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 1983.

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