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YKG 681T

1979 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

11,473 mi
Last recorded11,473 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle63,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKG 681T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 11,473 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 11,473 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect image appears to be upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 May 2018 10,508 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 10,508 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 9,840 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 9,840 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking in tyre tread

Pass 21 Jul 2016 88,763 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 88,152 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2015 80,548 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear driveshaft gaiter slightly damaged

Nearside rear wheel slight bind

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 7,170 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 70,761 miles

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jul 2012 6,807 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion around engine bay

o/s/f outrigger corroded but not within a prescribed area

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2012 6,803 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion around engine bay

o/s/f outrigger corroded but not within a prescribed area

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2011 6,272 miles

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

surface corrosion under the vehicle

Fail 1 Aug 2011 6,271 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

surface corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2008 6,263 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 5,133 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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YKG 681T is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 63,791 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 Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YKG 681T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YKG 681T registered?

YKG 681T is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 15 May 1979.

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