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MFB 53Y

1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,840 mi
Last recorded94,840 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,171 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFB 53Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2007 94,840 miles

hand brake ratchet worn / weak

n/s/f seat belt needs help to return

tail pipe of exhaust missing

Fail 12 Oct 2007 94,825 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hand brake ratchet worn / weak

n/s/f seat belt needs help to return

tail pipe of exhaust missing

Pass 5 Oct 2006 91,963 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2006 91,955 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

o/s/outer sill rotted

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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MFB 53Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MFB 53Y, 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.

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What year was MFB 53Y registered?

MFB 53Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 September 1982.

Is MFB 53Y safe to buy?

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