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VYT 197M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,723 mi
Last recorded53,723 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYT 197M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 53,723 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 53,723 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 52,789 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 52,789 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 52,538 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 52,162 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 51,598 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 51,590 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 50,950 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 50,343 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 50,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 50,212 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 48,564 miles

Advise, screenwash slightly weak

Advise, wipers smearing slightly

Pass 22 May 2010 48,194 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 22 May 2010 48,194 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2009 45,262 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 43,528 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 42,250 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 42,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 40,255 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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VYT 197M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 197M, 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 197M registered?

VYT 197M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 May 1974.

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