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YNK 836N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,890 mi
Last recorded5,890 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNK 836N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 5,890 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 5,890 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 4,856 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 4,408 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 4,386 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 4,386 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 3,669 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 3,187 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 2,870 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 2,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished.

Pass 29 May 2010 2,537 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 1,702 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 1,123 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 99,772 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 99,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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YNK 836N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 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 YNK 836N, 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 52 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 YNK 836N registered?

YNK 836N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 September 1974.

Is YNK 836N safe to buy?

The MOT history for YNK 836N shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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