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TYH 148M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

174,767 mi
Last recorded174,767 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYH 148M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 174,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor by fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor by fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 174,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp reflector deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

near side and off side rear floor has slight corrosion by fuel tank

Fail 24 May 2019 174,767 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp reflector deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

near side and off side rear floor has slight corrosion by fuel tank

Pass 1 Jun 2017 174,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Jun 2016 174,766 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished offside wearing low on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2015 174,766 miles

offside rear tyre perishing and wearing low on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2014 174,766 miles

Oil leak

offside rear inner driveshaft gaiter deteriorating

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 29 Apr 2013 17,476 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

small cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 29 Mar 2012 17,476 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

small cracks in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Mar 2012 17,476 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

small cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2011 174,765 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 174,765 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 174,765 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 174,765 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

wiper switch insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2008 174,760 miles

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

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

front and rear flex pipes rusty

rusty in places

slight play in steering idler

Fail 10 Aug 2006 173,104 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 173,104 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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TYH 148M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 148M, 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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TYH 148M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 August 1973.

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