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TYN 446M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,638 mi
Last recorded71,638 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYN 446M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 71,638 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 71,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 70,316 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 69,388 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 68,291 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 68,285 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Front number plate damaged

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

Neraside mirror deteriorated

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 66,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside and offside battery insecure

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear inner driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 17 Dec 2012 66,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside and offside battery insecure

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 30 Dec 2011 64,931 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 62,006 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 61,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 58,717 miles

offside rear outer cv gaiter cracked liable to split.

Fail 3 Dec 2009 58,713 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear outer cv gaiter cracked liable to split.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 56,489 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 54,111 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 51,253 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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TYN 446M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TYN 446M, 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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TYN 446M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 June 1973.

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