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YLM 789S

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

73,790 mi
Last recorded73,790 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLM 789S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 73,790 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 73,745 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Battery insecure floor corroded (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body corrosion

brake hose ferrules corroding

floor and front jacking points corroded... not in a prescribed area

front brake discs corroding

fuel cap sealing ring splitting

Pass 11 Jul 2013 72,791 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

corrosion to n/s/r axel by handbrake cable mount

front jacking points corroded

hole in o/s/f floor pan

n/s/f brake hose ferrule corroded

slight distortion to rear brake drums

slight leak of grease from n/s/f lower ball joint boot

tape over o/s/f wheel arch

Fail 11 Jul 2013 72,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

corrosion to n/s/r axel by handbrake cable mount

front jacking points corroded

hole in o/s/f floor pan

n/s/f brake hose ferrule corroded

slight distortion to rear brake drums

slight leak of grease from n/s/f lower ball joint boot

tape over o/s/f wheel arch

Pass 3 Jul 2012 71,503 miles

corrosion on underbody in places...corrosion on underbody components

Pass 22 Jul 2010 71,483 miles

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

corrosion on underbody in places,and underbody components.

offside front seat support corroded,not in structual area...advise to repair

offside front wheel tight to spin

passanger seat belt slightly frayed near loop

Fail 21 Jul 2010 71,483 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion on underbody in places,and underbody components.

offside front seat support corroded,not in structual area...advise to repair

offside front wheel tight to spin

passanger seat belt slightly frayed near loop

Pass 8 Jul 2009 71,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre splitting

offside front wheel tight to spin,not binding

Fail 2 Jul 2009 71,327 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre splitting

offside front wheel tight to spin,not binding

Pass 10 Jun 2008 71,224 miles

brake pipes corroding

corrosion on underbody, and underbody components

offside wheel tight to spin,not binding

play in steering mechanism

Fail 4 Jun 2008 71,221 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes corroding

corrosion on underbody, and underbody components

offside wheel tight to spin,not binding

play in steering mechanism

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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YLM 789S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,830 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 YLM 789S, 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 48 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 YLM 789S registered?

YLM 789S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 March 1978.

Is YLM 789S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLM 789S shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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