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JYJ 355N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

49,987 mi
Last recorded49,987 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYJ 355N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 49,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 49,987 miles

Brake rod insecure rod into master cylinder locknut loose (1.1.15 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake servo pipe perished

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 48,743 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear cross member has damage

Fail 6 Jun 2017 48,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear cross member has damage

Pass 25 Jun 2016 48,667 miles

Offside Rear cross member has damage.

Fail 21 Jun 2016 48,664 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear cross member has damage.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 48,151 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 47,272 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 47,270 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2013 45,626 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 44,935 miles

Batteries insecure

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 44,934 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Batteries insecure

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 May 2011
Pass 29 May 2010 40,891 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 37,042 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 35,286 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 32,649 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 72,300 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 72,300 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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JYJ 355N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 47,922 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 JYJ 355N, 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 51 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 JYJ 355N registered?

JYJ 355N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is JYJ 355N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYJ 355N shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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