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YWD 964X

1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

32,758 mi
Last recorded32,758 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWD 964X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 32,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

dash lights not working

mileage not working

parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

right side reflector faded

Fail 21 Jan 2019 32,758 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle right side (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high right side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle right side siding door (6.2.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working right side (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

dash lights not working

right side reflector faded

Fail 5 Jul 2018 32,758 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust and oil leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s + o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight movement in steering rack mountings

Fail 11 Apr 2016 32,758 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front lower ball joint dust covers perished

front brake discs corroding

n/s/f lower ball joint lower circlip missing

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

o/s side marker reflector in poor condition

oil leaks

slight movement in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 9 Nov 2015 32,758 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower ball joint dust covers perished

front brake discs corroding

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

o/s side reflector in slightly poor condition

o/s/f brake slightly binding

oil leaks

rear number plate slightly insecure

slight brake noise from o/s/r

Pass 19 Aug 2014 32,758 miles

Dash pod is loose

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both headlights are discoloured inside

horn is hard to push but it works

n/s headlight is dim

n/s/f brake flexi hose bracket is missing

n/s/r tyre is starting to crack

the fuel fitter has been bypassed

the wiring loom has been cut under the van and wires are exposed

Fail 7 Aug 2014 32,758 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Dash pod is loose

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both headlights are discoloured inside

horn is hard to push but it works

n/s headlight is dim

n/s/f brake flexi hose bracket is missing

n/s/r tyre is starting to crack

new battery needed

the fuel fitter has been bypassed

the wiring loom has been cut under the van and wires are exposed

Pass 3 May 2010 32,605 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

added 2 liters of oil to engine

Fail 2 May 2010 32,605 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

added 2 liters of oil to engine

Pass 18 Aug 2009 30,333 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 30,333 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 272,488 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 24,686 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 24,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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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YWD 964X is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 YWD 964X, 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 YWD 964X registered?

YWD 964X is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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