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JYE 508D

1966 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,652 mi
Last recorded41,652 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1966 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYE 508D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 41,652 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 41,266 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 39,927 miles

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Apr 2015 38,613 miles

advise rust in o/s rear sill end

Pass 26 Mar 2014 36,542 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 36,286 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 35,457 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 35,457 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 33,330 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 30,748 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 29,132 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 29,130 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 27,595 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 27,516 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 24,263 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 22,221 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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JYE 508D is a 1966 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1966 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 46,344 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 JYE 508D, 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 60 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 JYE 508D registered?

JYE 508D is a 1966 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 19 April 1966.

Is JYE 508D safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYE 508D shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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