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YJT 318N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

8,963 mi
Last recorded8,963 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJT 318N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 8,963 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 8,229 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 7,518 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 6,759 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 6,121 miles

slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Sep 2020 5,834 miles

Nearside Rear Upper manifold nut missing

Nearside Rear parking brake reading just met requirements

advise rear brake balance just met braking requirements

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Oct 2019 5,658 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 4,759 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 4,448 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 3,460 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 3,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 2,851 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 2,534 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 2,240 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 1,969 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 1,147 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 144 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 98,619 miles

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

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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YJT 318N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 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 YJT 318N, 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 52 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 YJT 318N registered?

YJT 318N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is YJT 318N safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJT 318N shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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