1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan 1.6L Petrol · KYH 394K
1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1972. Recorded mileage 94,037 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2022. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1972 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,037 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KYH 394K Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/09/2024
- 94,037 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KYH 394K MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (KYH 394K) between November 2021 and September 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i)”.
KYH 394K Mileage History
- 04/11/202194,029 mi
- 04/11/202194,029 mi
- 24/09/202494,037 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 3 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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