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AFX 898Y

1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

212,377 mi
Last recorded212,377 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFX 898Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 212,377 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply from cylinder to 't' piece junction (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 212,376 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Front to rear. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 209,609 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No visible tread showing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 209,589 miles

Central Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Excessive free play in steering centre idle pin/arm. (2.3 (a) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Panel. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2019 205,755 miles

Fuel hose corroded fuel hose from tank to pump then pump to carbs deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 202,426 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 202,426 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2017 200,606 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 196,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front registration plate cracked.

off and near side front headlamps beam image/aim weak.

off side front lower and upper swivel joints/boots leaking grease.

parking brake lever shows travel.

rear axel beam section shows evidence of corrosion.

Fail 6 May 2016 196,019 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front registration plate cracked.

off and near side front headlamps beam image/aim weak.

off side front lower and upper swivel joints/boots leaking grease.

parking brake lever shows travel.

rear axel beam section shows evidence of corrosion.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 190,585 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s/r shock absorber in poor condition

Fail 18 Feb 2015 190,585 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s/r shock absorber in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2013 188,857 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 187,397 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2011 183,900 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 183,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 180,602 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 180,602 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 172,689 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 16,749 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 16,749 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 164,891 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 159,381 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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AFX 898Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AFX 898Y, 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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AFX 898Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 September 1982.

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