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KYX 398K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,997 mi
Last recorded29,997 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYX 398K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 29,997 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 29,757 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 29,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 29,414 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 27,841 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 26,821 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 26,298 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 24,303 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 22,193 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 22,193 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 10,811 miles

underbody slightly rusty

Fail 22 Sep 2017 10,802 miles

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

underbody slightly rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2016 9,422 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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KYX 398K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KYX 398K, 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 KYX 398K registered?

KYX 398K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 April 1972.

Is KYX 398K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYX 398K shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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