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YWV 364Y

1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

18,668 mi
Last recorded18,668 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan71,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWV 364Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 18,668 miles

Brake servo breather pipe broken .

Electrical wiring insecure Fouling brake pedal on underside . (4.11 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe chafing On top of gearbox . (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp trim loose .

Rear Bumper loose .

Fail 20 Apr 2026 18,668 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake servo breather pipe broken .

Electrical wiring insecure Fouling brake pedal on underside . (4.11 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe chafing On top of gearbox . (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp trim loose .

Rear Bumper loose .

Pass 24 Mar 2025 18,244 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 18,244 miles

Fuel pipe leaking At connection with fuel tank . (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 17,639 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 May 2023 17,456 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

wipers slow in operation

Fail 25 May 2023 17,456 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

wipers slow in operation

Pass 24 Jun 2022 17,345 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 17,344 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Both (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 16,783 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Both (4.13 (a) (i))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both on steering idler on axle beam (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both on steering rack (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 16,082 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front at steering box and rear at idler (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear at idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front slight play in steering idler on axle beam

Fail 29 May 2020 16,082 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front at steering box and rear at idler (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear at idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front slight play in steering idler on axle beam

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 14,719 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 14,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 13,514 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 12,529 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 12,529 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Oil leak from engine area ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 11,838 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 11,838 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 10,583 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 10,583 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 8,589 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 8,589 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 8,383 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 8,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 8,276 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 8,274 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 8,268 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 8,268 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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YWV 364Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 YWV 364Y, 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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YWV 364Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 May 1983.

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