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YBK 314L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,403 mi
Last recorded51,403 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBK 314L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 51,403 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 49,903 miles

Rear light lens has a product but seriously reducing output both

Pass 17 Apr 2024 47,657 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 43,723 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 41,655 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 40,102 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 40,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 38,171 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 38,171 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 35,089 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 34,529 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 33,835 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 32,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 32,126 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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YBK 314L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 YBK 314L, 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 53 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 YBK 314L registered?

YBK 314L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is YBK 314L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBK 314L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YBK 314L have outstanding finance?

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