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TYK 576M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

47,957 mi
Last recorded47,957 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYK 576M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 47,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Aug 2017 47,957 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 46,613 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 46,610 miles

Centre Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high excess to high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 45,097 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

THROTTLE STICKING!!!!

Fail 14 Jul 2015 45,091 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 44,616 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 44,428 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 44,422 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 43,982 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 43,100 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

osr brake back plate corroded

Fail 20 May 2009 43,100 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

osr brake back plate corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2008 42,265 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 42,262 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 41,659 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 41,657 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Apr 2006 40,229 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 40,229 miles

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

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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TYK 576M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 TYK 576M, 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 TYK 576M registered?

TYK 576M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 August 1973.

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