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SWJ 327Y

1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

4,058 mi
Last recorded4,058 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWJ 327Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2024 4,058 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play dust cover missing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 90 miles

Brake performance not tested not tested due to rear coil springs not seated / wishbone arm corrosion (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested not tested due to oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar "D" bushes have excessive play/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened excessively corroded and holed coil spring not seated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened excessively holed and corroded coil spring not seated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

ADVISE engine has oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2021 98,071 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 98,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported chaffing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 96,259 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 96,257 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 96,265 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail insecure (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Apr 2018 96,224 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired insecuer (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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 Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front drivers step corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2017 93,031 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 93,018 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 92,086 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 92,017 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 90,438 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 89,361 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 89,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 87,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 87,467 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 82,965 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 75,587 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 65,323 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 64,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 50,739 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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SWJ 327Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 SWJ 327Y, 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 SWJ 327Y registered?

SWJ 327Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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