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DYA 378X

1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,509 mi
Last recorded74,509 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYA 378X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 74,509 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S inner sill and wheel arch rudsted

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle rusted

Pass 14 Jul 2023 74,478 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S inner sill and wheel arch rusted

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

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

Underside of vehicle and suspension rusted

Fail 1 Jul 2023 74,478 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S inner sill and wheel arch rusted

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

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

Underside of vehicle and suspension rusted

Pass 10 Nov 2017 73,412 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 70,291 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 70,288 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 66,275 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 12 Oct 2015 66,275 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 13 Oct 2014 65,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 64,613 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 64,126 miles

n/s/r drive shaft, inner and outer boots split

Fail 8 Jan 2007 62,712 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s/r outer drive shaft gater split.

Pass 8 Jan 2007 62,712 miles

n/s/r outer drive shaft gater split.

Pass 26 Jul 2005 62,272 miles

n/s rear drive shaft gaiter leaking

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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DYA 378X is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DYA 378X, 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

How do I check the history of DYA 378X?

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What year was DYA 378X registered?

DYA 378X is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 May 1982.

Is DYA 378X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYA 378X shows 14 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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