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MYM 553L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

64,428 mi
Last recorded64,428 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYM 553L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 64,428 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 61,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 58,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 58,397 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 55,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 52,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front shock absorber slightly weak

Pass 14 Jul 2021 49,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 46,509 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

nearside front and rear tyres outside walls perishing slightly

rear exhaust tail pipe slightly loose at mounting

Pass 10 Jul 2019 42,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

offside front rubber bump stop missing

some play centre steering idler arm bush

washers low on water

Pass 18 Jul 2018 37,309 miles

some play centre steering idler arm bush

Pass 4 Jul 2017 30,863 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 27,392 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 25,789 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 24,504 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 22,849 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 21,778 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 20,618 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 19,724 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 18,648 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 16,399 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 15,063 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 13,244 miles

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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MYM 553L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MYM 553L, 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

How do I check the history of MYM 553L?

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What year was MYM 553L registered?

MYM 553L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 January 1973.

Is MYM 553L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MYM 553L shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MYM 553L have outstanding finance?

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