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YFL 866J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,872 mi
Last recorded41,872 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFL 866J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 41,872 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 41,127 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both nearside rear and offside rear inner drive shaft gaitors perished

corrosion to added metal panelling

slight handbrake travel

slight movement in both front top arm bearings

slight oil leal

Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,215 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 38,211 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general underbody surface rust

nearside rear cv gaitor perishing

offside front strut weeping slightly

rear sidelight/stoplights starting to fade

slight knock and play in steering

slight leak from steering box

slight play in both front top ball joints

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Feb 2012 36,398 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 36,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 35,840 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 35,394 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 34,718 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 33,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 May 2006 32,339 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 32,339 miles

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YFL 866J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,615 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 YFL 866J, 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 55 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 YFL 866J registered?

YFL 866J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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