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XWV 120Y

1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

92,832 mi
Last recorded92,832 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan71,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWV 120Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 92,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 92,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2025 92,834 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 92,834 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe into flex (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 92,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 92,834 miles

Indicator switch faulty intermittent (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front step slightly corroded

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

Offside Front step/floor pan slightly corroded

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 92,834 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty intermittent (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front step slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front step/floor pan slightly corroded

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 92,596 miles

Indicator switch faulty intermittent (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor pan has slight corrosion

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 92,492 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 92,324 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 92,067 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and slight noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 91,379 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play and slight noise (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 91,010 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2015 90,289 miles

rear offside brake,back plate very rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2014 89,044 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 89,044 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 88,165 miles

all tyres slight cracks in sidewalls

Pass 20 Jun 2012 86,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 85,620 miles

advise rear nearside tyre cracks in sidewall

advise slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 16 Jun 2011 85,616 miles

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

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

advise brake light switch needs adjusting or replacing due to travel on pedal

advise rear nearside tyre cracks in sidewall

advise slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 9 Jul 2010 84,804 miles

NSR tyre has cracking on outer wall

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage outside swept area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 84,804 miles

NSR tyre has cracking on outer wall

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage outside swept area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 84,245 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 84,242 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2008 83,944 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 83,002 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 82,585 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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XWV 120Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 XWV 120Y, 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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What year was XWV 120Y registered?

XWV 120Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 March 1983.

Is XWV 120Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWV 120Y shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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