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TJY 941L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,673 mi
Last recorded83,673 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJY 941L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 83,673 miles

Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened master cylinder joint and clevis pin (1.1.15 (b))

Front panel corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 83,667 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened master cylinder joint and clevis pin (1.1.15 (b))

Front panel corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 83,552 miles

Nearside Front Inner step corroded

Offside Front Inner step corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 83,487 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 83,479 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 83,294 miles

Play in steering column

Fail 11 Jul 2019 83,280 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering column

Pass 12 Jul 2018 82,548 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 82,341 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 82,340 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 82,334 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Signs of light corrosion to chassis edges

Signs of light corrosion to front suspension components

Steering arms rusty

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 82,265 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in upper steering column bush

Pass 8 Aug 2012 81,300 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in centre steering pivot

Pass 1 Sep 2011 80,503 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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TJY 941L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TJY 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.

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What year was TJY 941L registered?

TJY 941L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 March 1973.

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