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YFJ 45K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

23,745 mi
Last recorded23,745 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFJ 45K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 23,745 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 23,743 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside rear outer constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside rear outer constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

Fail 22 Jun 2013 23,498 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside and offside rear outer driveshaft gaiters in poor condition

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 23,498 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside and offside rear outer driveshaft gaiters in poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2012 23,085 miles

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

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

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

offside front outrigger rusty

offside front upper bump stop missing

Pass 6 Jul 2011 23,045 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

offside front bump stop missing

offside front outrigger rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2010 22,817 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 22,813 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 21,830 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 20,654 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 20,311 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMP

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

ENGINE MISSFIRE

FOOTBRAKE / HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

FRONT DOOR STEPS CORRODING

FRONT FLOORS CORRODING

INNER & OUTER SILLS CORRODING

O/S & N/S CHASSIS CORRODING

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL FRONT SUSPENSION JOINTS

Fail 1 Aug 2006 20,310 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH FRONT DOOR STEPS CORRODING

BOTH FRONT FLOORS CORRODING

BOTH REAR SHOCK DAMP

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

INNER & OUTER SILLS CORRODING

O/S & O/S CHASSIS CORRODING

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

PLAY TO ALL FRONT SUSPENSION JOINTS

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS NOISY

Fail 24 Jul 2006 20,310 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

O/S & N/S CHASSIS CORRODING

O/S & N/S OUTER & INNER SILLS CORRODING

O/S/F & N/S/F DOOR STEPS CORRODING

O/S/F & N/S/F FLOORS CORRODING

O/S/R & N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMP

O/S/R & N/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS NOISEY

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

PLAY TO ALL FRONT SUSPENSION JOINTS

Pass 8 Jun 2005 19,856 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear 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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YFJ 45K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YFJ 45K, 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.

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What year was YFJ 45K registered?

YFJ 45K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 April 1972.

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