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KYM 678K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

95,206 mi
Last recorded95,206 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYM 678K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2026 95,206 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen leaking and miss screen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2025 94,983 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 94,931 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 94,889 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 94,699 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 94,305 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 93,600 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 93,600 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 92,884 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 92,446 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 92,306 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 92,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 91,439 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 90,933 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 90,687 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 90,080 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 90,079 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 90,051 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 89,894 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 89,259 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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KYM 678K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KYM 678K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KYM 678K registered?

KYM 678K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 January 1972.

Is KYM 678K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYM 678K shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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