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ALF 951Y

1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,947 mi
Last recorded95,947 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALF 951Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 95,947 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 91,495 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 91,332 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 90,329 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 88,301 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 86,960 miles

Offside Rear Upper area corroded

Fail 27 May 2016 86,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2015 82,294 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres cracked and perished slightly

Fail 13 Apr 2015 82,294 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres cracked and perished slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2013 82,902 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 78,735 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 78,735 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 77,170 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 77,160 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 76,548 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 76,540 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 68,799 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 68,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 64,358 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 59,088 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 56,739 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2006 55,471 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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ALF 951Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ALF 951Y, 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 ALF 951Y registered?

ALF 951Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 August 1982.

Is ALF 951Y safe to buy?

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