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JTU 975Y

1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,171 mi
Last recorded50,171 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTU 975Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 50,171 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 49,224 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 49,224 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 48,683 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 47,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 46,001 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 49,844 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 49,530 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 49,185 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 48,038 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 46,360 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 45,669 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f floor corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 12 May 2012 44,925 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 20 May 2011 44,660 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2010 43,406 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 43,393 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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JTU 975Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JTU 975Y, 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 JTU 975Y registered?

JTU 975Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is JTU 975Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JTU 975Y shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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