MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,888 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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underside of vehicle has light corrosion
all underneath corroded
all under body surface rust
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all under body surface rust
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
extensive welding repairs carried out alround and covered
n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cracking/perishing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both rear outer cv gaitors perishing.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both rear outer cv gaitors perishing.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
front brake discs corroded
front tyre valves perished close to limit
offside front tyre starting to perish
offside of front cross member starting to corrode
wear in lower bush on nearside front shock absorber close to limit
front tyre valves deteriorated close to limit
lower bush on nearside front shock absorber slightly worn
nearside front floor slightly insecure
number plates starting to deteriorate
oil leak
rear brakes slightly out of balance
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in nearside front tyre
ferrules on front brake hoses starting to corrode and nearside front hose starting to deteriorate
front tyre valves deteriorated close to limit
inner door sills and offside floor starting to corrode
lower bush on nearside front shock absorber slightly worn
nearside front floor slightly insecure
number plates starting to deteriorate
oil leak
rear brakes slightly out of balance
rear side to side brake pipe starting to corrode
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
ferrules on front brake hoses starting to corrode
front and rear number plates faded near to limit
nearside front seat slightly insecure
offside and nearside inner door sills starting to corrode
oil leak
slight fault on offside rear lamps
slight wear in lower bush on nearside front shock absorber
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
ferrules on front brake hoses starting to corrode
front and rear number plates faded near to limit
nearside front seat slightly insecure
nearside rear drive shaft gaiter split
offside and nearside inner door sills starting to corrode
oil leak
slight fault on offside rear lamps
slight wear in lower bush on nearside front shock absorber
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YBM 268L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 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 YBM 268L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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YBM 268L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 October 1972.
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