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YCJ 306T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

58,883 mi
Last recorded58,883 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCJ 306T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 58,883 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 58,083 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 57,294 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 56,247 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 54,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2021 52,598 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 52,598 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 51,829 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 49,820 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 47,008 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 44,711 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 43,651 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 40,729 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 39,322 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 38,030 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 36,026 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 33,869 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 32,464 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

washers poor

Pass 8 Apr 2009 30,636 miles

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

rear number plate poor

Pass 23 Apr 2008 30,306 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 28,901 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 28,502 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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YCJ 306T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 50,158 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 YCJ 306T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YCJ 306T?

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What year was YCJ 306T registered?

YCJ 306T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 May 1979.

Is YCJ 306T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCJ 306T shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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