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YBF 224M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,258 mi
Last recorded14,258 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBF 224M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 14,258 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 12,830 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 12,830 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 11,858 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 8,988 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 60,445 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 48,672 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 2,500 miles

ns front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2014 2,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ns front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2012 833 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 99,212 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 99,184 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 99,112 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 98,534 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 98,519 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 98,501 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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YBF 224M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YBF 224M, 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

How do I check the history of YBF 224M?

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What year was YBF 224M registered?

YBF 224M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 March 1974.

Is YBF 224M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBF 224M shows 16 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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