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A958 WMU

1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

64,331 mi
Last recorded64,331 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA958 WMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 64,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 63,402 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 63,396 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 62,339 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 62,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle flexy hose on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 60,830 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 60,830 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 58,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 55,967 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 51,699 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 51,695 miles

Emissions not tested petrol leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking on top off engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 48,656 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion on stapes

Fail 20 Oct 2017 48,656 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

surface corrosion on stapes

Pass 31 Aug 2016 44,943 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 40,058 miles

vehicle has several small oil leaks around the engine

Fail 25 Aug 2015 40,057 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

vehicle has several small oil leaks around the engine

Pass 29 Jul 2014 40,040 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 40,039 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 40,037 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 28,050 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 28,050 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 27,398 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 27,398 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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A958 WMU is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 A958 WMU, 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 A958 WMU registered?

A958 WMU is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 March 1982.

Is A958 WMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A958 WMU shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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