MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,840 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
hand brake ratchet worn / weak
n/s/f seat belt needs help to return
tail pipe of exhaust missing
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
Oil leak
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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?
The MOT history for MFB 53Y shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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