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YCV 415A

1962 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,790 mi
Last recorded23,790 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 1962 Volkswagen Motor Caravan41,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCV 415A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 23,790 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 22,666 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 20,820 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 19,120 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 15,611 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 12,145 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 9,020 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 6,453 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 4,015 miles

front brake balance slightly out

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2012 4,015 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

bump stop missing n/s/f

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 1,885 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 5 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 5 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YCV 415A is a 1962 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1962 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 41,540 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 YCV 415A, 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 64 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 YCV 415A registered?

YCV 415A is a 1962 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 27 May 1962.

Is YCV 415A safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCV 415A shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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