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YJC 318W

1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,962 mi
Last recorded18,962 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan55,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJC 318W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 18,962 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 18,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 16,997 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 16,997 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 15,691 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear wheel arch chassis corroding

both front wheel arch chassis corroding

Fail 13 May 2019 15,691 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear wheel arch chassis corroding

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front wheel arch chassis corroding

Pass 16 May 2018 12,990 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel arc chassis corroding

Fail 4 May 2018 12,989 miles

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

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated both drum back plates excessively corroded (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake hose slight perishing

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel arc chassis corroding

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both wheel bearings (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 11,121 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 11,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 109,363 miles

Oil leak on engine ()

small rust hole in back of o/s/f wheel arch

Fail 13 Jun 2016 109,321 miles

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

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

Oil leak on engine ()

small rust hole in back of o/s/f wheel arch

Pass 2 Apr 2015 10,255 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 10,255 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 9,514 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2014 9,513 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2012 8,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 8,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 6,833 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2011 6,828 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2010 6,639 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 6,637 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 4,291 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 4,919 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2007 220 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 May 2007 196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 May 2006 99,600 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 99,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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YJC 318W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 55,618 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 YJC 318W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJC 318W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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