MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,355 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Axle corroded
Offside exhaust tail pipe insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
sliding door corroded
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering column flexible coupling retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Oil leak
Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?
Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UYJ 898Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 UYJ 898Y, 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.
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What year was UYJ 898Y registered?
UYJ 898Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 19 August 1982.
Is UYJ 898Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for UYJ 898Y shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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