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ADD 575Y

1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,611 mi
Last recorded69,611 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADD 575Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 69,611 miles

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

slight age cracking to all 4 tyres

slight corrosion to nearside outer footwell

Pass 12 Jul 2019 64,742 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 61,547 miles

All tyres are perished

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect also leak in shock area (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Arch is corroded

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit slight interference

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

Steering rack Bushes worn ALL

Fail 19 Jul 2018 61,534 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All tyres are perished

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect also leak in shock area (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Arch is corroded

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit slight interference

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

Steering rack Bushes worn ALL

Pass 4 Jul 2017 57,454 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

underside of vehicle very clean

Pass 29 Jun 2016 53,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 53,113 miles

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to offside door step

Pass 3 Dec 2013 48,402 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 48,402 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 44,569 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 44,569 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 41,437 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 38,439 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 32,929 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 29,009 miles

movement in steering rack mounting bushes

oil leak onto exhaust

Fail 10 Sep 2008 29,009 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

movement in steering rack mounting bushes

oil leak onto exhaust

Fail 19 Sep 2007 26,834 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Sep 2007 26,834 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Sep 2006 20,606 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 15,544 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 15,544 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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ADD 575Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ADD 575Y, 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 ADD 575Y registered?

ADD 575Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 August 1982.

Is ADD 575Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADD 575Y shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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