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VYT 223M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,889 mi
Last recorded57,889 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYT 223M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 57,889 miles

front non structural crossbeam corroded

o/s inner sill corroded

rear bulkhead corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2016 57,634 miles

corrosion to non load bearing panels.o/s inner sill & cross beam

play in steering box

Fail 16 Jul 2016 57,634 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

corrosion to non load bearing panels.o/s inner sill & cross beam

play in steering box

Pass 25 Jul 2015 57,285 miles

corrosion to non structural crossbeam

Pass 4 Jul 2014 56,155 miles

headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 20 Apr 2013 54,849 miles

parking brake travel

slight leak from steering box

slightly low effort n/s parking brake

washers poor

Pass 24 Mar 2012 53,670 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

front crossbeam corroded

slight fluid leak from steering box

slight lift o/s track rod

Pass 5 Feb 2011 52,546 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 49,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Apr 2006 49,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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 223M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 223M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VYT 223M registered?

VYT 223M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 June 1974.

Is VYT 223M safe to buy?

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