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AWD 811Y

1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

26,886 mi
Last recorded26,886 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWD 811Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 26,886 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 26,556 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 26,246 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 26,085 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 25,877 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 25,668 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 25,303 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 24,855 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 24,341 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 23,733 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 23,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2015 23,226 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 22,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2013 192,407 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 135,525 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2012 135,525 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 7,596 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 7,485 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 7,453 miles

OSF tyre wearing on edges.

Rear tyres cracking.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 7,449 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 7,398 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 6,785 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 5,313 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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AWD 811Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AWD 811Y, 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 AWD 811Y registered?

AWD 811Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is AWD 811Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWD 811Y shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AWD 811Y have outstanding finance?

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