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RYK 42R

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

72,853 mi
Last recorded72,853 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYK 42R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 72,853 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle under sealed

Fail 7 May 2019 72,853 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front panel (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle under sealed

Fail 12 Feb 2019 72,853 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Both (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All tyre valves deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Vehicle under sealed

Pass 26 Jul 2017 71,909 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 71,909 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 68,822 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear sill holed and corroded

Offside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front panel holed and corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Jun 2016 68,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear sill holed and corroded

Offside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front panel holed and corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Jun 2015 65,036 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 29 May 2015 65,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside front axle bump stops missing.Nearside front axle bump stop lower missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Jun 2014 63,306 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 63,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 62,859 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 61,125 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 59,514 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 58,080 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 58,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2009 56,304 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 55,673 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 55,673 miles

Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 55,003 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 55,000 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 524,326 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 524,326 miles

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

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

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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RYK 42R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 46,488 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 RYK 42R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RYK 42R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1977.

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