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WYM 803S

1984 Volkswagen Caravanette

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,055 mi
Last recorded53,055 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Caravanette104,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYM 803S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 May 2017 53,055 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 52,261 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 51,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both handbrake cables corroded

front number plate deteriorated

number plate lamp dim

o/s front lens white with an orange bulb in it

plate on n/s front outer sill not fuuly welded

rear n/s wheel bearing noisy

slight play in steering

Fail 16 Jun 2012 51,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both handbrake cables corroded

front number plate deteriorated

number plate lamp dim

o/s front lens white with an orange bulb in it

plate on n/s front outer sill not fuuly welded

rear n/s wheel bearing noisy

slight play in steering

Pass 19 May 2011 50,366 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion at o/s middle outer floor pan area

Fail 9 May 2011 50,328 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion at o/s middle outer floor pan area

Pass 14 Nov 2009 49,065 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 46,896 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 46,896 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 46,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2006 46,854 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o s f body below door badly rusted

o s r inner body section rusted

Pass 12 Sep 2005 43,110 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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WYM 803S is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravanette in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 104,801 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 Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WYM 803S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 42 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WYM 803S is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 4 September 1984.

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