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YRE 605S

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,875 mi
Last recorded65,875 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRE 605S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 65,875 miles

Central Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front both tyres have been wearing on the inside edge

Nearside Rear tyre has started to perish

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 65,705 miles

Centre Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear perishing

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyre have been wearing on the inside edge and perishing

Pass 18 May 2015 65,539 miles

both front tyres have been wearing on the inside edge

nearside rear tyre has started to perish

Pass 28 May 2014 65,501 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 65,162 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 65,162 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 64,706 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2011 64,706 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2010 64,561 miles

Emissions erratic. Satisfactory at time of test.

Long brake pedal travel indicating adjustment required

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 64,561 miles

Emissions erratic. Satisfactory at time of test.

Long brake pedal travel indicating adjustment required

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 63,612 miles

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

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

auxiliary battery insecure

corrosion starting on nearside and offside front metal brake pipes between flexi pipe and caliper

slight insecurity in offside rear fog light mounting

Pass 4 Jul 2008 62,878 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 62,597 miles

rear fogs not working? †some free play at steering wheel

Pass 30 Jun 2006 62,240 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 62,240 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

play in steering box

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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YRE 605S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YRE 605S, 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 YRE 605S registered?

YRE 605S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 April 1978.

Is YRE 605S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRE 605S shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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