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YNJ 781T

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,031 mi
Last recorded95,031 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNJ 781T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 95,031 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 93,460 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 93,447 miles

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 92,294 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 89,821 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 88,654 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 87,003 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 64,230 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 84,037 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 84,036 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

body showing corrosion doors ect

Pass 16 May 2006 81,943 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 81,869 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 81,832 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2005 81,543 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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YNJ 781T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YNJ 781T, 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.

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What year was YNJ 781T registered?

YNJ 781T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 August 1978.

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