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SMV 933X

1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,764 mi
Last recorded84,764 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMV 933X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 84,764 miles

Central steering arm pivot has slight play.

Corrosion present throughout underside.

Front bump stops loose but not insecure.

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch areas. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch areas. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle has a protective underseal layer preventing full examination of some underside components.

Pass 7 Aug 2019 83,226 miles

Central steering linkage pivot has slight play.

Corrosion present throughout underside.

Front bump stops loose but not insecure.

Nearside front seatbelt mounting & inner arch area corroded.

Offside front seatbelt mounting & inner arch area corroded.

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

Vehicle has protective underseal coating preventing full inspection of some underside components.

Fail 2 Aug 2019 83,215 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central steering linkage pivot has slight play.

Corrosion present throughout underside.

Front bump stops loose but not insecure.

Nearside front seatbelt mounting & inner arch area corroded.

Offside front seatbelt mounting & inner arch area corroded.

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

Vehicle has protective underseal coating preventing full inspection of some underside components.

Pass 8 Aug 2018 81,966 miles

Central steering linkage pivot has slight play.

Corrosion present throughout underside.

Front bump stops loose but not insecure.

Nearside Front Chassis outrigger & inner arch area corroded.

Offside Front Seatbelt mounting area & inner arch area corroded.

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight free play detected at steering wheel.

Steering damper has slight seepage of oil.

Vehicle has protective underseal coating preventing full examination of some underside components.

Pass 15 Aug 2017 81,527 miles

Bump stops loose but not insecure - Both sides

Central Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Corrosion present throughout underside of vehicle

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Chassis outrigger corroded

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

Oil leak ()

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle has a protective underseal coating preventing full examination of some components

Pass 12 Aug 2016 81,146 miles

Corrosion present throughout underside of vehicle

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Slight dampness around brake master cylinder

Slight play in steering idler arm

Vehicle has a protective underseal coating preventing full examination of some components

Fail 8 Aug 2016 81,146 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Corrosion present throughout underside of vehicle

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Vehicle has a protective underseal coating preventing full examination of some components

Pass 21 Aug 2015 79,889 miles

corrosion throughout underside

slight dampness around brake master cylinder

slight play in steering idler arm

Fail 12 Aug 2015 79,889 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion throughout underside

rear outer drive shaft gaiters split (both sides)

slight dampness around brake master cylinder

slight play in steering idler arm

Pass 29 Jul 2014 78,894 miles

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s rear outter driveshaft gaiter deteriating

Pass 8 Aug 2013 78,467 miles

n/s and o/s rear drive shaft gaiters deteriated.

n/s front and n/s rear and o/s rear tyres perishing.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 78,058 miles

n/s front and rear tyres perishing

Fail 10 Aug 2012 78,058 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s front and rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Aug 2011 77,357 miles

both n/s tyres perrished

Pass 3 Aug 2010 76,359 miles

n/s front and both rear tyres perrishing

Pass 4 Aug 2009 75,979 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 74,159 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 73,330 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 72,753 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 71,060 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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SMV 933X is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SMV 933X, 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 SMV 933X registered?

SMV 933X is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 January 1982.

Is SMV 933X safe to buy?

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