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RSX 227Y

1982 Volkswagen Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

19,143 mi
Last recorded19,143 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Caravan46,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSX 227Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 19,143 miles

UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Fail 2 Aug 2021 19,143 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Pass 8 Jun 2019 19,115 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 19,112 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 18,756 miles

OIL LEAK

OS SILL CORRODED

UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Pass 17 Aug 2016 17,486 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 18,486 miles

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near side sill+off side sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 179,435 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 17,291 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 16,163 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 13 Jun 2013 16,163 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 15 Jun 2012 137,209 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 11,176 miles

Oil leak

front discs pitted

Fail 25 May 2011 11,176 miles

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

front discs pitted

Pass 21 Jun 2008 11,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 7,788 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 50,953 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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RSX 227Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Caravan in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 46,810 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RSX 227Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 44 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RSX 227Y registered?

RSX 227Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 22 December 1982.

Is RSX 227Y safe to buy?

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