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YMJ 901L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

56,794 mi
Last recorded56,794 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMJ 901L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 56,794 miles

underside corrosion and undersealed

Pass 24 May 2023 55,647 miles

underside corrosion and undersealed

Pass 14 May 2022 54,194 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 49,425 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 49,372 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 49,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded close to axle beam (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger that's in front of rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded close to axle beam (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 49,223 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 49,215 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 49,060 miles

Unable to make full inspection of welded reapairs due to covering of sealer/underseal.

Fail 28 Mar 2014 49,058 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Unable to make full inspection of welded reapairs due to covering of sealer/underseal.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 48,892 miles

Front bumper insecure

Front suspension subframe corroding.

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Screen wash part blocked.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 48,680 miles

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

Nearside rear drive shaft gaiters split

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Screen wash jets need adjustment, but just able to clean the windscreen

Fail 7 Mar 2012 48,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside rear drive shaft gaiters split

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Screen wash jets need adjustment, but just able to clean the windscreen

Pass 26 Jul 2010 47,530 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 47,096 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 45,272 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 45,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 31 May 2007 44,112 miles

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

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

rear o/s drive shaft gaiter

Pass 1 Jun 2006 42,220 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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YMJ 901L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 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 YMJ 901L, 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 54 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 YMJ 901L registered?

YMJ 901L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is YMJ 901L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMJ 901L shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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