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YKO 539J

1971 Volkswagen Variant

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,647 mi
Last recorded79,647 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2006
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Variant45,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKO 539J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2006 79,647 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 79,647 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre perished in side wall /inner wall

Pass 21 Oct 2005 78,684 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all fuel hoses at front axle showing signs of perrishing

drivers door corroded and becoming jagged edge

spare tyre defective

Fail 13 Oct 2005 78,684 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all fuel hoses at front axle showing signs of perrishing

drivers door corroded and becoming jagged edge

spare tyre defective

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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YKO 539J is a 1971 Volkswagen Variant in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Variant models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 45,984 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 Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YKO 539J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YKO 539J registered?

YKO 539J is a 1971 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 13 July 1971.

Is YKO 539J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKO 539J shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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