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VYT 285M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1534cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,112 mi
Last recorded99,112 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYT 285M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,534cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 99,112 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 96,303 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 95,719 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 94,956 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 94,565 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 93,922 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 93,922 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 92,243 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 91,350 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 90,438 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 88,805 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 88,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 86,129 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 84,301 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 815,505 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 81,550 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 78,354 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 285M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,534cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 285M, 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 285M registered?

VYT 285M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 June 1974.

Is VYT 285M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYT 285M shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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