1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan 2.0L Petrol · SEC 497Y
1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 May 1982. Recorded mileage 79,556 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1982 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,556 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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SEC 497Y Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2023
- 79,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SEC 497Y MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (SEC 497Y) between March 2006 and March 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)”; “Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)”.
SEC 497Y Mileage History
- 31/03/200652,985 mi
- 23/03/200754,441 mi+1,456 mi
- 20/03/200862,487 mi+8,046 mi
- 19/03/200965,288 mi+2,801 mi
- 24/03/200965,316 mi+28 mi
- 17/03/201068,472 mi+3,156 mi
- 19/03/201068,488 mi+16 mi
- 23/03/201169,798 mi+1,310 mi
- 25/03/201169,815 mi+17 mi
- 20/03/201270,641 mi+826 mi
- 15/03/201371,179 mi+538 mi
- 17/03/201471,446 mi+267 mi
- 10/03/201571,584 mi+138 mi
- 15/03/201671,832 mi+248 mi
- 22/03/201773,083 mi+1,251 mi
- 19/03/201875,549 mi+2,466 mi
- 19/03/201978,417 mi+2,868 mi
- 16/03/202078,961 mi+544 mi
- 03/03/202179,305 mi+344 mi
- 09/03/202279,374 mi+69 mi
- 17/03/202379,556 mi+182 mi
Average of roughly 1,567 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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