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YKP 334J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,269 mi
Last recorded88,269 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKP 334J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 88,269 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 88,083 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 88,083 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2023 87,513 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 87,513 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 87,399 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 86,877 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 86,584 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 86,088 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 85,790 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 85,736 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 85,736 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 85,607 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 85,197 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 85,197 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 84,657 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 83,589 miles

Front number plate deteriorating.

Indicator switch slighlty loose.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 81,855 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 81,855 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 77,402 miles

O/s/f lower swivel joint cover split.

Slight play on steering idler arm.

Fail 15 Apr 2010 77,402 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

O/s/f lower swivel joint cover split.

Slight play on steering idler arm.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 73,038 miles

all four tyres have damage to sidewalls

Fail 31 Mar 2009 73,038 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

all four tyres have damage to sidewalls

Pass 22 Apr 2008 70,740 miles

O/s/f tyre white wall loose.All tyre white walls wearing into sidewalls.

Fail 17 Apr 2008 70,738 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

O/s/f tyre white wall loose.All tyre white walls wearing into sidewalls.

Pass 19 Dec 2006 70,617 miles

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 334J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YKP 334J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YKP 334J registered?

YKP 334J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 July 1971.

Is YKP 334J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKP 334J shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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