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SYV 909M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

18,747 mi
Last recorded18,747 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYV 909M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 18,747 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill section holed

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

wear and movement on both rear wheel bearings (border line pass

Fail 11 Oct 2019 18,740 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low aiming towards ground (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low aiming towards ground (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working and wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear outer sill section holed

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both headlamp internal reflectors in poor condition and corroded

wear and movement on both rear wheel bearings (border line pass

Pass 16 Jul 2018 18,635 miles

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

Nearside rear outer sill holed, and front panel under bumper holed

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

drivers mirror loose

main beam light comes on dip beam

slight smell of petrol engine compartment intermittent and not visible

some free play on nearside steering idler assy

Fail 14 Jul 2018 18,635 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage loose auto belt. and stalk (7.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside rear outer sill holed, and front panel under bumper holed

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

drivers mirror loose

main beam light comes on dip beam

rear engine cover door not locking

slight smell of petrol engine compartment intermittent and not visible

some free play on nearside steering idler assy

Pass 3 Oct 2017 18,619 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

all under side components corroded commensurate with age

all wheel bearings front and rear have slight play

main beam tell tail lamp weak

near side rear chassis rail patch welded

off side front tyre valve deteriorated

off side lower/outer sill holed by corrosion (chassis built)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 18,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

all under side components corroded commensurate with age

all wheel bearings front and rear have slight play

main beam tell tail lamp weak

near side rear chassis rail patch welded

off side front tyre valve deteriorated

off side lower/outer sill holed by corrosion (chassis built)

Fail 8 May 2017 18,596 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box area (not located (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 18,533 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 18,511 miles

Centre Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Centre Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 18,343 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 18,138 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2012 17,434 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 16,047 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both parkbrake cables starting to corrode but not weakend

n/s/r + o/s/r outer cv boots starting to perrish

o/s park brarke effort slightly lower than n/s

o/s/f + both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Jul 2011 16,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both park brake cables starting to corrode

n/s/f & o/s/f upper suspension arm dust covers split

n/s/r & o/s/r outer drive shaft gaitors deteriorating

o/s park brake performance low

o/s/f & both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2010 14,372 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 14,372 miles

Centre Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 13,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

only a little reserve travel on hand brake lever

Pass 21 Jul 2005 13,049 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 13,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

hand brake travle poor

screen wash poor

some play in steering & heavy

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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SYV 909M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 SYV 909M, 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 SYV 909M registered?

SYV 909M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1973.

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