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YGY 252S

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,624 mi
Last recorded99,624 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGY 252S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 99,624 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 96,657 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 89,776 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 88,229 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 85,530 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres heavily cracked and perished on outer sidewalls

drivers seat cushion collapsing

Fail 9 Jul 2014 85,529 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres heavily cracked and perished on outer sidewalls

drivers seat cushion collapsing

Pass 20 Jun 2013 82,651 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 82,503 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside rear inner cv gaitor clip missing and insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2012 78,262 miles

advise attention to dipp switch...

wet test....

Fail 7 Apr 2011 76,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 76,081 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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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YGY 252S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YGY 252S, 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 YGY 252S registered?

YGY 252S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is YGY 252S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGY 252S shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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