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7122 YZ

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,449 mi
Last recorded80,449 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration7122 YZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 80,449 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 78,776 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 78,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 77,302 miles

Advise: nearside rear cv gator detoriated

Advise: nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

Advise: reapir to rear floor

Fail 22 Jul 2015 77,301 miles

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

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Advise: reapir to rear floor

Advise: nearside rear cv gator detoriated

Advise: nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2014 76,021 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 74,526 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 71,234 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 71,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 69,901 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 69,900 miles

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

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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7122 YZ is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 7122 YZ, 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 53 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 7122 YZ registered?

7122 YZ is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 March 1973.

Is 7122 YZ safe to buy?

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