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YKL 977J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,750 mi
Last recorded63,750 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKL 977J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 63,750 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 59,278 miles

Front poor beam patterns

Fail 8 Jul 2016 59,268 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement lever sticking (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front poor beam patterns

Pass 4 Aug 2015 54,780 miles

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

slight play in steering idler

windscreen marked by wiper blade outside wiper vision

Fail 28 Jul 2015 54,778 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s front tyre inner edge wear

slight play in steering idler

windscreen marked by wiper blade outside wiper vision

Pass 6 Aug 2014 43,450 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

slight play in steering ilder

windcreen marked by wiper blade outside vision

Fail 5 Aug 2014 43,446 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

slight play in steering ilder

windcreen marked by wiper blade outside vision

Pass 13 Jun 2013 36,065 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 36,065 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 977J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YKL 977J, 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 977J registered?

YKL 977J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 July 1971.

Is YKL 977J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKL 977J shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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