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JYA 715T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 2055cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

28,246 mi
Last recorded28,246 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYA 715T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,055cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 28,246 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 27,702 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 27,698 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2019 25,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 23,627 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Outer driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Outer driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 22,086 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 20,730 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2015 20,701 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2013 20,687 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 20 Sep 2013 20,687 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 9 Jul 2013 20,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 20,557 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 20,557 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

chassis plate missing

Pass 30 Jun 2011 19,718 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 17,576 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 14,072 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 13,799 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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JYA 715T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 2,055cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 50,158 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 JYA 715T, 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 47 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 JYA 715T?

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What year was JYA 715T registered?

JYA 715T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 June 1979.

Is JYA 715T safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYA 715T shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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