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YKL 534J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

47,236 mi
Last recorded47,236 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKL 534J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 47,236 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 44,012 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and near side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 41,278 miles

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 38,999 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 38,989 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 38,009 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 38,009 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 37,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point/out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 37,074 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 35,153 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 34,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 33,796 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 33,796 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 32,670 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 31,270 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 29,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 29,439 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 26,830 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 26,820 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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YKL 534J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 YKL 534J, 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 YKL 534J registered?

YKL 534J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is YKL 534J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKL 534J shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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