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NUS 25Y

1983 Volkswagen Caravanette

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

835,657 mi
Last recorded835,657 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Caravanette70,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUS 25Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 835,657 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 835,657 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2012 83,040 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 83,037 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 82,565 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 81,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside front inner sill box section corroded but outwith 30cm of any structural point

slight end float detected at nearside & offside rear wheels

Fail 12 May 2010 81,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside front inner sill box section corroded but outwith 30cm of any structural point

slight end float detected at nearside & offside rear wheels

Pass 2 Jun 2009 81,062 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

nearside rear tail lamp lense cracked

Fail 1 Jun 2009 81,060 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Oil leak

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tail lamp lense cracked

Pass 20 May 2008 79,128 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 79,066 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 78,669 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 78,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 76,532 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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NUS 25Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Caravanette in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 70,341 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 Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NUS 25Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 43 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NUS 25Y registered?

NUS 25Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 1 April 1983.

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