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RYE 656L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,194 mi
Last recorded21,194 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYE 656L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 21,194 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 21,194 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 20,805 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 20,241 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 20,241 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 19,578 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 19,573 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 18,862 miles

slight corrosion under o/s/r and o/s/f arch

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2014 18,147 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 18,135 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 17,571 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r outriggers holed corrosion

slight brake bind o/s/r

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2013 17,553 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

o/s/f and o/s/r outriggers holed corrosion

slight brake bind o/s/r

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2012 17,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 17,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 16,895 miles

Advise n/s/r tyre starting to perish on inner wall.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 16,564 miles

Advise n/s/r tyre starting to perish.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 16,154 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 15,787 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 15,232 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 14,678 miles

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

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 656L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RYE 656L, 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 656L?

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What year was RYE 656L registered?

RYE 656L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 March 1973.

Is RYE 656L safe to buy?

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