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WYA 183M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

44,323 mi
Last recorded44,323 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYA 183M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,650cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 44,323 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear seatbelt fitment to rock and roll bed

Steering idler play

Fail 27 Apr 2023 44,323 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear seatbelt fitment to rock and roll bed

Steering idler play

Pass 6 Aug 2020 41,265 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamp patterns

slight blow from exhaust/tailpipe

steering idler play

Fail 6 Aug 2020 41,265 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamp patterns

slight blow from exhaust/tailpipe

steering idler play

Pass 26 Sep 2017 39,950 miles

front numberplate deteriorated

headlamp patterns

left/right front tyre sidewalls cracked

main/dip beam switch deteriorated

steering idler play

Fail 25 Sep 2017 39,950 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer/tailpipe (7.1.2)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front numberplate deteriorated

headlamp patterns

left/right front tyre sidewalls cracked

main/dip beam switch deteriorated

steering idler play

Pass 24 Sep 2016 38,599 miles

front numberplate deteriorated

headlamp patterns

item removed from mirror

left/right front tyre sidewalls cracked

numberplate colour

slight exhaust blow

steering idler play

Pass 15 Oct 2015 38,208 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall showing signs of deteioration

Offside Front Outer tyre side wall showing signs of deterioration

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 38,208 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall showing signs of deteioration

Offside Front Outer tyre side wall showing signs of deterioration

Pass 29 Sep 2014 37,896 miles

front numberplate deteriorated

front tyre sidewalls cracked

headlamp patterns

right rear tyre sidewall cracked

steering idler play

Fail 27 Sep 2014 37,896 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front numberplate deteriorated

front tyre sidewalls cracked

headlamp patterns

right rear tyre sidewall cracked

steering idler play

Pass 10 Oct 2013 37,342 miles

number plate colour

rear brake pipe corrosion

right headlamp damp

front tyre sidewalls cracked

battery security

drag link boot split

right rear tyre tread and sidewall cracked

steering idler play

Fail 27 Oct 2012 34,643 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

drag link end boot split

front shockabsorber bushes worn

front tyre sidewalls slight cracking

numberplate colour

rear wheel bearing play

steering idler play

Pass 27 Oct 2012 34,643 miles

drag link end boot split

front shockabsorber bushes worn

front tyre sidewalls slight cracking

numberplate colour

rear wheel bearing play

steering idler play

Pass 20 May 2011 30,276 miles

DRAG LINK END GAITERS SPLIT

Fail 19 May 2011 30,269 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

DRAG LINK END GAITERS SPLIT

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,915 miles

fuel cap locking temporary type

number plate colour

steerin g idler play

windscreen damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2010 28,915 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel cap locking temporary type

number plate colour

rear wheel bearing play

steerin g idler play

windscreen damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2009 28,024 miles

fuel cap type

left headlamp pattern

rear brake pipe corrosion

steering coupling slight cracking

underside corrosion

windscreen damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2009 28,024 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fuel cap type

left headlamp pattern

rear brake pipe corrosion

steering coupling slight cracking

underside corrosion

windscreen damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2008 27,054 miles

left front seat belt mounting corroded

rear/front brake balance

steering idler play

Fail 4 Mar 2008 27,054 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel filter dirty

left front seat belt mounting corroded

rear/front brake balance

steering idler play

Pass 7 Mar 2007 23,651 miles

draglink ends play

left front seatbelt mount corroded

steering coupling cracked

steering idler play

Fail 24 May 2006 23,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 24 May 2006 23,273 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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WYA 183M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 WYA 183M, 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 WYA 183M registered?

WYA 183M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 March 1974.

Is WYA 183M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYA 183M shows 25 tests with a 56% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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