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VRB 403Y

1982 Volkswagen Caravan

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,486 mi
Last recorded88,486 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Caravan46,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRB 403Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 88,486 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 87,800 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 85,878 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 85,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 85,357 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive underside of vehicle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 83,975 miles

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

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

Rear Slight oil leak from underside of vehicle.

Fail 1 Aug 2018 83,975 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering suspension mounting bracket. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Slight oil leak from underside of vehicle.

Pass 15 Jul 2017 81,199 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 78,954 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2015 76,570 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2015 76,570 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 72,910 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 69,397 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 69,081 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 68,941 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 67,585 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 66,779 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 65,171 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 64,296 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 63,962 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Slight movement in steering rack mounting rubbers

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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VRB 403Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Caravan in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VRB 403Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VRB 403Y?

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What year was VRB 403Y registered?

VRB 403Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 19 August 1982.

Is VRB 403Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRB 403Y shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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