1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan 2.0L Petrol · HAT 656Y
1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1983. Recorded mileage 60,516 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,516 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 1970cc
HAT 656Y Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2024
- 60,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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HAT 656Y Mileage History
- 24/01/202259,929 mi
- 23/01/202360,148 mi+219 mi
- 24/01/202360,148 mi
- 04/09/202460,503 mi+355 mi
- 09/09/202460,516 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 224 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HAT 656Y MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (HAT 656Y) between January 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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