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YKP 326X

1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

50,813 mi
Last recorded50,813 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan105,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKP 326X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 50,813 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 50,739 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 50,736 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 50,545 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 50,545 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure caliper pin (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 49,355 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 49,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2016 47,025 miles

headlamp main beam tell-tale not working

Fail 16 May 2016 47,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

headlamp main beam tell-tale not working

Pass 8 May 2015 45,053 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 43,654 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 42,793 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 42,790 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

side loading door inop

Pass 28 May 2012 41,651 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 41,541 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 41,498 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cut in o/s/f tyre wall † †corrsion to suspension compents † †play in n/s wheel bearing † †o/s/r wheel bearing play

general corrsion to underneath of vehicle † †hole in inner and outer sill panels

holes in inner and outer sills † †driver seat loose † †rear number plate poor † †headlight in poor condtion † †corrsion to all metal brake pipes

o/s/r drive shaft gaiter split and n/s/r inner † †corrsion to rear wheel arc hes and inner sills

Pass 27 Jul 2006 34,349 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 34,348 miles

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

corrosiont to inner and outer sills

osf,nsf wheel bearings slight play

slight play in in osr nsr wheel bearings

tyres perished and cracked

underside of car corroded

wipers poor

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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YKP 326X is a 1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 105,723 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 YKP 326X, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YKP 326X registered?

YKP 326X is a 1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 March 1988.

Is YKP 326X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKP 326X shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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