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SDY 17L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

13,074 mi
Last recorded13,074 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDY 17L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 13,074 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside mirror missing

Fail 17 Mar 2017 13,074 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

offside mirror missing

Fail 21 Nov 2016 13,074 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both sides (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion various (6.1.B.2)

drivers mirror missing

Pass 12 Apr 2012 9,375 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 9,375 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 6,129 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

offside rear chassis is badly carroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 21 Apr 2011 6,129 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

offside rear chassis is badly carroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 22 Mar 2011 6,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

offside rear chassis is badly carroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 11 Feb 2010 2,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 573 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 573 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

both front tyres are perished round the side wall

Pass 8 Nov 2007 483 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres perished

o/s/r shock ciaising corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2006 99,823 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side rear light cluster fadeing

off side front and rear tyre side wall perishing

Fail 13 Oct 2006 99,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side middle floor corroded

near side rear light cluster faded

off side front and rear tyre side walls perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2005 99,301 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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SDY 17L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 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 SDY 17L, 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 54 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 SDY 17L registered?

SDY 17L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 November 1972.

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