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YPV 896L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,318 mi
Last recorded24,318 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPV 896L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2019 24,318 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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YPV 896L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YPV 896L, 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

How do I check the history of YPV 896L?

You can check the full history of YPV 896L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YPV 896L registered?

YPV 896L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 October 1972.

Is YPV 896L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPV 896L shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YPV 896L have outstanding finance?

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