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KYJ 608W

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,531 mi
Last recorded72,531 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYJ 608W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 72,531 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 72,531 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2016 72,311 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 72,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 71,821 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 71,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 71,277 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 70,518 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 69,544 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 69,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 67,496 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine heads staring to blow slightly

rear flexible brake hoses ferrules starting to corrod on ends

Pass 16 Sep 2008 67,496 miles

engine heads staring to blow slightly

rear flexible brake hoses ferrules starting to corrod on ends

Pass 14 Sep 2007 67,180 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2006 65,490 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2006 65,490 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2005 65,259 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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KYJ 608W is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 44,644 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 KYJ 608W, 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 46 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 KYJ 608W registered?

KYJ 608W is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 September 1980.

Is KYJ 608W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYJ 608W shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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