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VYP 895S

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

28,113 mi
Last recorded28,113 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYP 895S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 28,113 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 27,483 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 25,478 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 24,889 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 23,561 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 23,554 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 21,404 miles

N/S upper bump stop missing

Fail 29 Apr 2013 21,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S upper bump stop missing

Pass 21 Mar 2012 19,714 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 18,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 18,220 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 31 Jul 2010 13,281 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 13,281 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 12,034 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 12,034 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Fail 12 Jul 2008 8,204 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 8,204 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 99,631 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 99,631 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 96,558 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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VYP 895S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,830 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 VYP 895S, 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 48 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 VYP 895S registered?

VYP 895S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 28 July 1978.

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