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1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan 1.6L Petrol · YCG 385J

YCG 385J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1971. Recorded mileage 29,799 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR CARAVAN
Year / Origin
1971 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 17 Mar 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
29,799 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 17 Mar 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1971
Engine
1584cc
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YCG 385J Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
  • 29,799 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

YCG 385J MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (YCG 385J) between April 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

YCG 385J Mileage History

  1. 20/04/202329,625 mi
  2. 15/04/202429,728 mi+103 mi
  3. 15/04/202429,728 mi
  4. 20/05/202529,798 mi+70 mi
  5. 18/03/202629,799 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 60 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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.

Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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