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MOU 498Y

1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

34,357 mi
Last recorded34,357 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOU 498Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 34,357 miles

Front over 20 years old

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyres over 10 years old

Pass 23 Oct 2023 34,322 miles

Front tyres over 20 years old

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyres over 10 years old

Pass 17 Oct 2022 34,309 miles

Front tyres 20 years old

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyres 10 years old

Pass 12 Oct 2021 34,213 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres 18 years old

Pass 5 Oct 2020 34,030 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres over 15 years old

Pass 22 Oct 2019 33,812 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 33,324 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 33,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 32,678 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 32,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 30,230 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 30,199 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 29,625 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 290,927 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2013 28,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil leak

o/s/r inner panel below bumper bar corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2013 28,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

o/s/r inner panel below bumper bar corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2012 27,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2011 27,353 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2010 27,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2010 27,065 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2009 26,109 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 26,103 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 23,003 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 22,996 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2007 19,641 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 16,571 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 13,678 miles

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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MOU 498Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MOU 498Y, 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 MOU 498Y registered?

MOU 498Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 November 1982.

Is MOU 498Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MOU 498Y shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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