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WYR 209N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

26,176 mi
Last recorded26,176 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYR 209N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 26,176 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 25,236 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 24,156 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 21,587 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 21,587 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 21,141 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 19,509 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 18,838 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 17,601 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 15,671 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 143,781 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 143,788 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 10,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 10,540 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 10,432 miles

Oil leak

corrosion evident on both sills & rear panel

Fail 26 Jul 2012 10,432 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

corrosion evident on both sills & rear panel

Pass 3 May 2011 10,202 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 8,867 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 8,374 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 5,733 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 5,072 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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WYR 209N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WYR 209N, 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 WYR 209N registered?

WYR 209N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 August 1974.

Is WYR 209N safe to buy?

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