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GYD 718Y

1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,889 mi
Last recorded60,889 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYD 718Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 60,889 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 60,812 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 60,733 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 60,626 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 59,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 58,519 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 57,770 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 57,770 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 56,197 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 55,062 miles

Exhaust tail pipe section corroded.

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 53,613 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 52,175 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 48,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 48,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 46,650 miles

engine running very lean,probable cause of stalling.

Fail 19 May 2010 46,430 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2010 46,430 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2009 45,872 miles

Fuel hoses slightly perished.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2009 45,872 miles

Fuel hoses slightly perished.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2008 45,420 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 44,897 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 44,897 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 44,197 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 44,195 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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GYD 718Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GYD 718Y, 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 GYD 718Y registered?

GYD 718Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 December 1982.

Is GYD 718Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYD 718Y shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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