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YKO 581J

1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,142 mi
Last recorded97,142 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan115,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKO 581J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 97,142 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 96,488 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 95,911 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 94,689 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 92,962 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 91,147 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 91,120 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 97,593 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 83,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 83,107 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 82,066 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 82,065 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 77,995 miles

centre steering pivot point has slight play

Fail 8 Dec 2010 77,988 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre steering pivot point has slight play

Fail 5 Nov 2010 77,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 74,103 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and getting low.

brake pipes to all four wheels getting rusty.

exhaust blowing slightly from around clamps.

some wear in both front lower ball joints.

some wear in central steering idler.

Fail 21 Aug 2009 74,103 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges and getting low.

brake pipes to all four wheels getting rusty.

exhaust blowing slightly from around clamps.

some wear in both front lower ball joints.

some wear in central steering idler.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 68,915 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 68,909 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2007 67,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

very slight binding on back brakes

Pass 31 May 2007 67,001 miles

very slight binding on back brakes

Pass 23 May 2006 66,347 miles

Slight play steering idler bush

slight fraying seatbelts

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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YKO 581J is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 115,194 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YKO 581J, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YKO 581J registered?

YKO 581J is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 May 1989.

Is YKO 581J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKO 581J shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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