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VYT 215M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,554 mi
Last recorded51,554 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYT 215M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 51,554 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s and n/s head lamps getting rough reflectors

Fail 30 Aug 2011 51,554 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s and n/s head lamps getting rough reflectors

Pass 23 Jul 2010 51,043 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 51,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion too steering and suspension components but not excessive

exhaust noisey possible slight blowing

Pass 15 May 2008 48,592 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 May 2008 48,578 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 47,600 miles

All brake flexi ferrules worn

N/s/r bootfloor holed - not in prescribed area

Steering damper bush worn

Fail 7 Jun 2007 47,600 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All brake flexi ferrules worn

N/s/r boot floor holed - not in prescribed area

Steering damper bush worn

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 215M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 VYT 215M, 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 215M registered?

VYT 215M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 June 1974.

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