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YPG 456Y

1982 Volkswagen Caravanette

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,802 mi
Last recorded92,802 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Caravanette56,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPG 456Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 92,802 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion on chassis

Nearside Rear Corrosion and bad repair

Pass 23 Mar 2020 91,691 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 91,691 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2016 90,046 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 87,265 miles

slight corrosion to under side panel's

Pass 2 May 2014 86,324 miles

slight corrosion to front axle beam

Pass 30 Oct 2012 81,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight corrosion o/s/f suspension

Pass 16 Sep 2011 75,006 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

no main beam warning light

Fail 16 Sep 2011 74,968 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

no main beam warning light

Pass 6 Sep 2010 67,796 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 67,796 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 60,101 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 60,100 miles

Front Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 52,019 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 52,019 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 49,131 miles

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 49,131 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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YPG 456Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Caravanette in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 56,227 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YPG 456Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 44 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YPG 456Y registered?

YPG 456Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 1 December 1982.

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