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TYH 131M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,903 mi
Last recorded59,903 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYH 131M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 59,903 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 58,126 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 58,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 57,657 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 57,219 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 55,840 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 55,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 55,458 miles

foot brake travel

Pass 22 Aug 2013 55,031 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 54,272 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 52,040 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 50,520 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 50,511 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Engine not idling at low revs!

Offside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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TYH 131M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 TYH 131M, 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 TYH 131M registered?

TYH 131M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is TYH 131M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYH 131M shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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