MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,138 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all tyres cracking
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
drivers seat belt stalk cover missing
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
engine oil leak,oil leaking onto exhaust,possible fire hazard
imbalance of 24% on the front brakes
offside washer jet blocked and needed to be blown out
play in offside steering rack
rear suspension arms welded
surface corrosion to sills and chassis
vehicle has excessive welding repairs to front seat belt mountings
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
engine oil leak
imbalance of 66% on the rear brakes
play in offside sreering rack
vehicle has excessive welding repairs to front seat belt mountings
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
front brake caliper pipes slightly corroded
front tyres worn on inner edges
vehicle has heavy corrosion not within prescribed areas, although appropriate repairs are required
vehicle has various body filler applications, must be assumed that proper repairs have been carried out underneath
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
front caliper brake pipes slightly corroded
front tyres worn on inner edges, replacements are advised
vehicle has body filler applications in various areas, assuming proper repairs have been carried out underneath
vehicle has heavy corrosion not within prescribed areas, although appropriate repairs are required
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
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VAY 597X is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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 VAY 597X, 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 VAY 597X registered?
VAY 597X is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 March 1982.
Is VAY 597X safe to buy?
The MOT history for VAY 597X shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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