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YBM 268L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,888 mi
Last recorded37,888 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBM 268L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 37,888 miles

underside of vehicle has light corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2021 36,657 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 35,703 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 32,915 miles

all underneath corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 32,274 miles

all under body surface rust

Fail 25 Jul 2016 32,274 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all under body surface rust

Pass 19 May 2015 32,074 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 32,070 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 30,594 miles

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)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 30,567 miles

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 28,670 miles

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.

Fail 23 Mar 2013 28,670 miles

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.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 25,304 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 21,785 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 21,781 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 19,598 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 19,594 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 18,975 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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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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What year was YBM 268L registered?

YBM 268L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 October 1972.

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The MOT history for YBM 268L shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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