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FYA 14K

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,191 mi
Last recorded22,191 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYA 14K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 22,191 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 22,169 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 22,019 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 21,869 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 21,791 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 21,668 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 21,241 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 20,760 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 19,036 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 17,917 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 17,066 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 17,064 miles

Axle beam inappropriately repaired o/s/f corroded (2.4.A.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all 4 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front valance & both front door steps corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 15,544 miles

front valance corroded in various places

Pass 20 Aug 2014 14,007 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 13,402 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 13,228 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 13,044 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 12,294 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 11,821 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 11,821 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 11,056 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 11,056 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 9,827 miles

advise, corrosion in front n/s valance area but not holed at time of test.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 8,727 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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FYA 14K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,615 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 FYA 14K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FYA 14K?

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What year was FYA 14K registered?

FYA 14K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is FYA 14K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYA 14K shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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