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PTH 954Y

1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,623 mi
Last recorded25,623 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan71,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTH 954Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 25,623 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 25,623 miles

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre showing sign of perishing

uneven tyre wear on front suggest track inspection

Fail 8 May 2018 25,623 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre showing sign of perishing

uneven tyre wear on front suggest track inspection

Pass 6 Sep 2016 25,623 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear handbrake efficency just in 18 percent.

Fail 24 Aug 2016 25,623 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 25,234 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 23,187 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

underside heavily waxoiled

Fail 14 Aug 2014 23,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

underside heavily waxoiled

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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PTH 954Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 71,522 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 PTH 954Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PTH 954Y?

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What year was PTH 954Y registered?

PTH 954Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 January 1983.

Is PTH 954Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTH 954Y shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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