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VPB 888X

1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

47,435 mi
Last recorded47,435 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPB 888X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 47,435 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

multiple non prescribed areas corroded & holed

Fail 14 Jun 2022 47,420 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

multiple non prescribed areas corroded & holed

Pass 4 Aug 2020 47,107 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 47,101 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 46,172 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 46,172 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front- rear (over fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front - rear (over fuel tank) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 42,610 miles

Electrical wiring insecure inside cab (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 42,410 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner valance (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure inside cab (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 40,100 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 40,015 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 37,072 miles

Nearside Rear drive shaft bolts loose

Nearside Rear drive shaft boot

Fail 19 Jul 2016 37,072 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear drive shaft bolts loose

Nearside Rear drive shaft boot

Pass 23 Jul 2015 33,095 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 33,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 32,759 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 32,759 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 29,924 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2013 29,916 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 27,206 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 May 2012 27,206 miles

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

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 25,642 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 25,642 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 24,629 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 24,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both rear inner wheelarches corroded

nearside front bumper end cap missing

offside rear floor pan corroded

previous repair and corrosion top nearside front inner wheel arch

previous repair offside wheelarch/doorshut

previous repair to offside front floor pan by steeringbox

Pass 31 Jul 2009 24,538 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion to front lower door step

heavy corrosion to floor pan

heavy corrosion to rear inner wheel arches in rear corners

tempory repair to o/s mirror glass

Fail 28 Jul 2009 24,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion to front lower door step

heavy corrosion to floor pan

heavy corrosion to rear inner wheel arches in rear corners

Pass 14 Jul 2008 24,129 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 24,128 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 21,421 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 21,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 19,823 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes corroding,brake ferrules corroding,nearside front wheel bearing getting noisy

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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VPB 888X is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 VPB 888X, 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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VPB 888X is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 July 1982.

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