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VYG 933L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

47,842 mi
Last recorded47,842 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYG 933L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 47,842 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 46,668 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 46,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 44,033 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 44,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 41,435 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front wing corroded and holed

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

various engine bay corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2014 41,412 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front wing corroded and holed

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

various engine bay corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2014 40,292 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 39,136 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 39,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 36,945 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 36,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 35,599 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

small cracks o/s/front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 13 Jul 2011 35,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

small cracks o/s/front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 5 Dec 2009 34,773 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 34,773 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear and Offside Front outer tyre walls damaged/perished

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2008 34,753 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

movment in o/s/front lower arm

n/s/front inner wheel arch corroded

all four jacking points corroded badly

Pass 8 Nov 2007 34,130 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both inner sill sections corroded holed at front and rear non prescribed area.

front outer riggers corroded hole non load bearing area.

underside heavily patched welded.

underside of vehicle heavily corroded.

Fail 7 Nov 2007 34,129 miles

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both inner sill sections corroded holed at front and rear non prescribed area.

front outer riggers corroded hole non load bearing area.

underside heavily patched welded.

underside of vehicle heavily corroded.

Pass 14 Jul 2006 27,804 miles

advisory note still applies

Fail 10 Jul 2006 27,804 miles

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

underside/chassis section non prescribed areas corroded holed (heavily welded).

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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VYG 933L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 VYG 933L, 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 VYG 933L registered?

VYG 933L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 March 1973.

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