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YDH 440L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

59,333 mi
Last recorded59,333 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDH 440L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 59,333 miles

Centre Rear oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2016 59,333 miles

Centre Rear oil leak

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 58,344 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 56,284 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 56,284 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 54,216 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 54,212 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 52,620 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 52,610 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 51,221 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 51,206 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 48,680 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 48,680 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 47,769 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 47,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 May 2007 47,109 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2007 47,109 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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YDH 440L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 YDH 440L, 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 YDH 440L registered?

YDH 440L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 October 1972.

Is YDH 440L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDH 440L shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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