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VYN 103M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

193,855 mi
Last recorded193,855 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYN 103M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 193,855 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre size 185/14c

Underside of vehicle covered with underseal

Fail 30 Jul 2026 193,855 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre size 185/14c

Underside of vehicle covered with underseal

Pass 4 Jul 2024 193,332 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered with underseal

Fail 4 Jul 2024 193,332 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered with underseal

Pass 21 Mar 2023 193,215 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 193,095 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 192,709 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 191,983 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 191,116 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 23 May 2017 190,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cracks in tread

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 May 2017 190,367 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Battery insecure Both (1.9.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has cracks in tread

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 189,479 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 189,473 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 188,593 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

slight crossion over van

slight play in steering idlier

Fail 23 Oct 2013 187,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 187,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 186,485 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 186,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 185,346 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underside has corrosion and repairs on and or near prescribed areas

Fail 26 Jul 2011 185,341 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underside has corrosion and repairs on and or near prescribed areas

Pass 13 Jul 2010 182,847 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Jul 2009 182,233 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 180,698 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 178,357 miles

general corrosion on under side of vehicle

Fail 2 Jul 2007 178,357 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 176,280 miles

BOOTS SPLIT ALL 4 TRACKROD ENDS

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

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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VYN 103M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 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 VYN 103M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VYN 103M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1974.

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