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YFJ 986K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,719 mi
Last recorded90,719 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFJ 986K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 90,719 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 90,170 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 90,003 miles

Underside of vehicle corroded none of which is excessive at time of test

Pass 13 Aug 2013 89,444 miles

Front cross member/valence coroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 3 Aug 2012 88,966 miles

All other tyres perished

Front valence/cross member areas have excessive corossion but NOT within a prescribed area

General condition of underside of vehicle poor/corroded

Rear valence/chassis areas have excessive corossion but NOT within prescribed area

Fail 26 Jul 2012 88,886 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All other tyres perished

Front valence/cross member areas have excessive corossion but NOT within a prescribed area

General condition of underside of vehicle poor/corroded

Rear valence/chassis areas have excessive corossion but NOT within prescribed area

Pass 13 Jul 2011 87,683 miles

Offside rear tyre and nearside front tyre both badly perished - no ply or chord exposed at time of test.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 86,903 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyres starting to crack.

Fail 23 Jul 2010 86,903 miles

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

nearside front and offside rear tyres starting to crack.

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 986K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YFJ 986K, 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 YFJ 986K registered?

YFJ 986K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 July 1972.

Is YFJ 986K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFJ 986K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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