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UYJ 898Y

1982 Volkswagen Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

9,355 mi
Last recorded9,355 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Caravan46,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYJ 898Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 9,355 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 9,255 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 9,099 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 108,945 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 108,742 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 87,091 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 8,516 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 81,082 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 7,856 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 7,550 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 69,233 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2011 69,281 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 5,759 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 5,588 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 1,859 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 94,364 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 94,364 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 93,761 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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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.

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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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