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WHJ 951M

1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

30,298 mi
Last recorded30,298 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan71,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHJ 951M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 30,298 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play on arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

steering arm has slight play on cross member joint

Pass 20 Mar 2019 30,047 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

slight oil leak

slight play in the steering joints

Pass 10 Mar 2018 29,500 miles

Corrosion to front chassis legs

Corrosion to front crossmember within 30 c/m of steering mounting

Oil leak from engine

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 10 Mar 2018 29,500 miles

Corrosion to front chassis legs

Corrosion to front crossmember within 30 c/m of steering mounting

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Oil leak from engine

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Mar 2017 28,708 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 28,708 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 27,589 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 27,589 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both inner and outer joints (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both inner and outer (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 27,139 miles

all ball joint dust covers split

Pass 19 Jun 2014 26,857 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 26,213 miles

slight play front wheel bearings

some play centre steering idler arm

Fail 29 May 2013 26,213 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 30 May 2012 25,455 miles

very slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 28 May 2012 25,455 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

very slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jul 2011 24,390 miles

dust covers split on top @ bottom ball joints

nearside rear back plate bolt loose

offside rear shock absorber top mounting bolt loose

Pass 28 Mar 2011 24,224 miles

locking nuts on front shock absorbers lower mountings not on fully

slight play centre steering idler

Pass 3 Sep 2010 24,068 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 22,779 miles

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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WHJ 951M is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 71,522 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 WHJ 951M, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WHJ 951M registered?

WHJ 951M is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 February 1983.

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The MOT history for WHJ 951M shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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