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RYH 827L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

9,823 mi
Last recorded9,823 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYH 827L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 9,823 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 9,748 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 9,591 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 9,230 miles

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

Offside rear body (battery tray) repaired but not inappropriately.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 8,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 87,143 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 8,249 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 8,249 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 7,767 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 7,767 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 7,187 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 7,187 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 6,712 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 5,717 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 2,783 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 1,890 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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RYH 827L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RYH 827L, 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.

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What year was RYH 827L registered?

RYH 827L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 21 March 1973.

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The MOT history for RYH 827L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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