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RYH 854L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,233 mi
Last recorded79,233 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYH 854L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 79,233 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear floor panel corroded not in prescribed areas

Pass 24 Jun 2014 79,168 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 79,137 miles

brake pedal antislip devise worn

steering idler has slight play in shaft

Fail 14 Jun 2013 79,136 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pedal antislip devise worn

steering idler has slight play in shaft

Pass 16 Jun 2012 79,115 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 78,887 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 78,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 78,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 78,249 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2008 77,712 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 76,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 75,383 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 854L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 854L, 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

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What year was RYH 854L registered?

RYH 854L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 27 March 1973.

Is RYH 854L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYH 854L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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