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RYN 941L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,905 mi
Last recorded50,905 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYN 941L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 50,905 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 50,649 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 50,313 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 49,897 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 49,300 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 48,808 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 48,050 miles

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight corrosion on front chassi

Fail 20 Sep 2011 48,050 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight corrosion on front chassi

Pass 6 Oct 2010 45,394 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 43,917 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 38,692 miles

front panel very rusty

o/s and n/s/r flexy hoses ferrules starting to corrode

o/s/f out rigger corroded

slight play in all track rod ends

under vehicle very rusty

wiper marks on front screen

Fail 6 Mar 2008 38,692 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front panel very rusty

o/s/f out rigger corroded

slight play in all track rod ends

under vehicle very rusty

wiper marks on front screen

Pass 25 Apr 2007 37,601 miles

o/s/f out rigger corroded

serface rust on chassis all over

Pass 17 May 2006 36,082 miles

front and rear suspension rubbers deteriorated

general corrosion

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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RYN 941L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RYN 941L, 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 RYN 941L registered?

RYN 941L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 July 1973.

Is RYN 941L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYN 941L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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