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RYE 10L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

28,616 mi
Last recorded28,616 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYE 10L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 28,616 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 28,560 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 27,473 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all 4 tyre walls perished

o/s/r hand brake cable outter cover perished

Pass 14 Sep 2010 26,544 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 25,577 miles

corrosion to rear sills

slight play in steering

Fail 25 Jun 2009 25,538 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

corrosion to non prescibed areas nearside front and offside floor pan

Pass 17 Jun 2008 24,347 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 24,313 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 22,463 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 22,336 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 6 Jun 2006 22,336 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front brake pads low

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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RYE 10L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc 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 RYE 10L, 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 RYE 10L?

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What year was RYE 10L registered?

RYE 10L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is RYE 10L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYE 10L shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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