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YKA 64J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

46,900 mi
Last recorded46,900 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKA 64J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 46,900 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 46,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 46,838 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 46,727 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 46,537 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 46,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 May 2010 46,247 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 May 2010 46,238 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2009 45,462 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 13 May 2009 45,463 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 44,715 miles

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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YKA 64J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YKA 64J, 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 YKA 64J registered?

YKA 64J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 March 1971.

Is YKA 64J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKA 64J shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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