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VYW 850M

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,187 mi
Last recorded16,187 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYW 850M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 16,187 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 16,072 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 14,708 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 13,378 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 11,601 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 10,942 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 10,173 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 9,797 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 7,216 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 4,002 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance of 23% (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output continental beam deflectors fitted (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer cv boot starting to perish

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance of 27% (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipe has surface corrosion above gearbox

cleaned screen & & fit new blades has improved but wiper motor slightly weak

Fail 24 May 2017 3,985 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water in swept area (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance of 23% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Outer cv boot starting to perish

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance of 27% (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipe has surface corrosion above gearbox

Pass 10 Mar 2016 99,782 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 97,361 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 93,827 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 93,827 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 90,968 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 85,484 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 82,107 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 79,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake pipes and ferrules corroded

rear o/s driveshaft gaitor split

Fail 1 Mar 2010 79,969 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake pipes and ferrules corroded

rear o/s driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 18 Feb 2009 77,971 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 75,166 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 73,344 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 69,963 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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VYW 850M is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 47,922 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 VYW 850M, 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 51 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 VYW 850M registered?

VYW 850M is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 May 1975.

Is VYW 850M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYW 850M shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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