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VYT 195M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,877 mi
Last recorded81,877 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYT 195M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 81,877 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 81,876 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to performance of rear brake no reliable figures could be gained. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 74,809 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 72,737 miles

Chassis crossmember corroded on offside rear but not significantly weakened

Offside Bottom edge of headlamp reflector corroded, beam image unaffected.

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 69,582 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 68,434 miles

Play in both front wheel bearings

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Sep 2013 64,733 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 62,577 miles

nearside rear jacking point corroaded

offside rear outer body corroading

Fail 12 Sep 2012 62,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

nearside rear jacking point corroaded

offside rear outer body corroading

Pass 14 Sep 2011 61,191 miles

all four swival boots split

c/v boots split

o/s beam pattern poor

wipers slow

Fail 30 Aug 2011 61,191 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all four swival boots split

c/v boots split

o/s beam pattern poor

wipers very slow

Pass 6 Aug 2010 95,596 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 59,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 56,046 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 54,496 miles

Rear cv boots split

Pass 4 Jul 2007 51,462 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 51,454 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

offside rear driveshaft insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2006 49,744 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 49,742 miles

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

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

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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VYT 195M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VYT 195M, 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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What year was VYT 195M registered?

VYT 195M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 May 1974.

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