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JYL 404K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

59,988 mi
Last recorded59,988 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYL 404K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 59,988 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 59,801 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 59,217 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 59,214 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking and cut to cords (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 58,859 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,305 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 57,868 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 57,308 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front axle beam corroded

rear wheel bearing play

steering column play

steering lock faulty

suspension lowered

Fail 25 Apr 2012 57,308 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front axle beam corroded

rear wheel bearing play

steering column play

steering lock faulty

suspension lowered

Pass 4 May 2011 56,844 miles

brake master cylinder damp

hazards not fitted

right front tyre tread and sidewall cracked

right lower ball joint play

steering idler play

suspension lowered

Fail 4 May 2011 56,844 miles

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

brake master cylinder damp

hazards not fitted

rear brake balance

right front tyre tread and sidewall cracked

right handbrake effort

right lower ball joint play

steering idler play

suspension lowered

Pass 28 Apr 2010 56,243 miles

Axle beam and mounting repaired

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

Chassis been undersealed in places

Chassis rusty

Front seatbelt mounting positions

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

No hazards fitted to car

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Right handbrake lower effort than left side

Right indicator was flashing fast

Steering coloum security

Fail 21 Apr 2010 55,927 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Axle beam and mounting repaired

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

Chassis been undersealed in places

Chassis rusty

Front seatbelt mounting positions

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Right handbrake lower effort than left side

Right indicator was flashing fast

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

Steering coloum security

Pass 23 Apr 2009 54,810 miles

rear wheel bearing play

right front tyre tread cracked

steering idler play

suspension lowered

bump stops removed

left front flei hose cracked

Fail 23 Apr 2009 54,810 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

steering idler play

suspension lowered

bump stops removed

left front flei hose cracked

rear wheel bearing play

right front tyre tread cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2008 53,298 miles

Both sides rear suspension bump stop rubbers not fitted

Chassis recently undersealed

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 53,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Both sides rear suspension bump stop rubbers not fitted

Chassis recently undersealed

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 53,273 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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JYL 404K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JYL 404K, 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.

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What year was JYL 404K registered?

JYL 404K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 February 1972.

Is JYL 404K safe to buy?

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