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HYA 229K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

80,580 mi
Last recorded80,580 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYA 229K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2018 80,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion engine bay (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 80,573 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion-not structural

Nearside Rear Corrosion in engine bay

Offside Front Filler used-cannot see behind to see if its been welded

Fail 24 Apr 2017 80,573 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion-not structural

Nearside Rear Corrosion in engine bay

Offside Front Filler used-cannot see behind to see if its been welded

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 80,553 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion engine bay (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Various corrosion all over-not structual

Fail 25 Apr 2016 80,553 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion engine bay (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Various corrosion all over-not structual

Pass 23 Apr 2015 80,501 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Various corrosion all over but not structural

Pass 22 Apr 2014 80,013 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear umper missing,brackets pertruding

Pass 24 Apr 2013 79,653 miles

rear bumper missing brackets protruding

Fail 24 Apr 2013 79,653 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

rear bumper missing brackets protruding

Pass 24 Apr 2012 79,445 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 79,150 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 79,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 78,254 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 78,253 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 77,381 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 77,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 76,768 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 76,768 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o\s rear drtveshaft outer c\v dust cover split

Pass 29 Mar 2007 75,920 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 75,920 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear driveshaft outer c/v dust cover split

Pass 13 Apr 2006 74,762 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 74,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Fail 6 Feb 2006 74,758 miles

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

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

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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HYA 229K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HYA 229K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HYA 229K registered?

HYA 229K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 27 January 1972.

Is HYA 229K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYA 229K shows 23 tests with a 52.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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