1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan 2.0L Petrol · YNF 430S
1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1978. Recorded mileage 3,622 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 3,622 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1978
- Engine
- 2000cc
YNF 430S Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2023
- 3,622 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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YNF 430S Mileage History
- 19/02/20146 mi
- 13/04/20151,773 mi+1,767 mi
- 25/05/20162,838 mi+1,065 mi
- 26/05/20162,838 mi
- 24/04/20173,008 mi+170 mi
- 24/04/20173,008 mi
- 08/05/20183,099 mi+91 mi
- 02/05/20193,514 mi+415 mi
- 27/04/20213,588 mi+74 mi
- 27/04/20213,588 mi
- 18/05/20223,602 mi+14 mi
- 08/09/20233,622 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 379 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
YNF 430S MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (YNF 430S) between February 2014 and September 2023.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
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