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ABU 891Y

1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Brown Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,334 mi
Last recorded72,334 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABU 891Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 72,334 miles

rear wheel arch's corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2014 69,700 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 69,699 miles

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

general corrosion to under body & sills etc.

Fail 23 May 2013 69,699 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

general corrosion to under body & sills etc.

Pass 15 May 2012 68,950 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 May 2012 68,950 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 67,758 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 66,594 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2010 66,594 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2009 64,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 64,999 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 636,655 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 636,256 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2007 61,907 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 59,518 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 59,518 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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ABU 891Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Brown with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ABU 891Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABU 891Y registered?

ABU 891Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 27 August 1982.

Is ABU 891Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABU 891Y shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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