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TAP 157X

1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

16,537 mi
Last recorded16,537 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAP 157X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 16,537 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 16,536 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork mounting bushes (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2022 16,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 16,250 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated corroded holed two places (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from junction point (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Passenger's seat insecure cannot be locked in position (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

nearside front door step corroded holed

Pass 25 Jan 2021 15,090 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 15,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 14,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

anti roll bushes splitting

Fail 3 Jan 2020 14,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excessive uplift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall badly perished, splitting open (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti roll bar link bushes splitting

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner CV gaiter over another CV gaiter

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 7,945 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 7,945 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 920 miles

oil leak on engine.

Fail 12 Apr 2012 910 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak on engine.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 92,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 82,681 miles

Gas fumes inside vehicle.

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 82,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Gas fumes inside vehicle.

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 74,544 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 74,544 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 70,264 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 70,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 64,502 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 64,502 miles

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

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

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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TAP 157X is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 TAP 157X, 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 TAP 157X registered?

TAP 157X is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 June 1982.

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