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KYH 362K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,389 mi
Last recorded87,389 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYH 362K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 87,389 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 86,302 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 84,901 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 83,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear 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)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 3 May 2014 81,600 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 80,234 miles

o/s inner sill corroded and holed but not in a perscribed area or adversley affecting brakes or steering

Fail 23 Apr 2013 80,234 miles

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

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

o/s inner sill corroded and holed but not in a perscribed area or adversley affecting brakes or steering

Pass 7 Apr 2012 74,268 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 74,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 70,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2010 69,033 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 66,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 66,307 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 66,031 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 66,016 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 64,402 miles

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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KYH 362K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 KYH 362K, 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 KYH 362K registered?

KYH 362K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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