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R74 YNB

1997 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

48,209 mi
Last recorded48,209 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Motor Caravan116,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 YNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 48,209 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has slight surface corrosion

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flickering slightly intermittently (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear brake disc has slight surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2024 42,552 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 40,787 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 37,833 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 37,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 34,457 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 34,454 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 30,318 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 29,283 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 28,172 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 26,916 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2016 25,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 23,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2015 23,289 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2014 21,935 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 21,884 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 21,884 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 21,312 miles

rear upper side markers are inoperative

Fail 1 Aug 2012 21,312 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear upper side markers are inoperative

Pass 1 Sep 2011 21,214 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 21,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 20,468 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 20,256 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 19,640 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 19,640 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 17,938 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 14,860 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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R74 YNB is a 1997 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 116,704 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 R74 YNB, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R74 YNB registered?

R74 YNB is a 1997 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R74 YNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R74 YNB shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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