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JYY 770K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

73,605 mi
Last recorded73,605 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYY 770K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 73,605 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 73,605 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 73,155 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 73,153 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 72,577 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 72,577 miles

Front Steering system fouling steering arm to box catching (2.2.D.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 72,269 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

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

slight uplift in steering arm

Fail 7 Jun 2017 72,267 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both have water in (1.7.5a)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

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

slight uplift in steering arm

Pass 13 Jun 2016 70,207 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

slight uplift in steering arm

Fail 13 Jun 2016 70,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

slight uplift in steering arm

Pass 17 Jun 2015 68,984 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 68,752 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 68,020 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 68,020 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 67,666 miles

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

corrosion in near side outter sill and lower door ,does not fail test

some play in center steering pivot bush

Fail 30 Aug 2007 67,665 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

corrosion in nearside outter sill and lower nearside door,not excessive enough to fail test

Pass 16 Aug 2006 66,229 miles

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

some corrosion in nearside front door,rear of lower nearside outter sill and front panel,but not excessive enough to fail.

Fail 14 Aug 2006 66,228 miles

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

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

some corrosion in nearside front door and rear of lower sill,but not excessive enough to fail.

Fail 10 Jul 2006 66,227 miles

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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JYY 770K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 JYY 770K, 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 JYY 770K registered?

JYY 770K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 April 1972.

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