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JYX 544K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,598 mi
Last recorded10,598 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYX 544K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 10,598 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 10,598 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 3 May 2016 89,524 miles

Steering system has slight free play at steering wheel

front brake hose slightly deteriorate

under car slightly corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2016 89,347 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play at steering wheel

front brake hose slightly deteriorate

under car slightly corrosion

Pass 27 May 2015 4,639 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 1,858 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 99,048 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 95,343 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2012 95,343 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 91,458 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 91,451 miles

Front Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 86,757 miles

front suspesion offside andnear side ball joints rubber covers split requring changing

Pass 11 Aug 2009 170,233 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 83,723 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 12 May 2008 82,962 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 79,421 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 74,608 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 74,551 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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JYX 544K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JYX 544K, 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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JYX 544K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 May 1972.

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