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YDP 733K

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,316 mi
Last recorded41,316 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDP 733K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 41,316 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 38,868 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both bottom balljoint have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play top bush (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 36,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 36,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 35,933 miles

slight play top steering column bush

Fail 21 Sep 2022 35,933 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight play top steering column bush

Pass 5 Aug 2021 35,860 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 34,240 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 34,240 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides deflectors poor (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

non standard exhaust sticks out

various components covered by paint

Pass 29 May 2015 34,180 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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YDP 733K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,615 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 YDP 733K, 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 55 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 YDP 733K registered?

YDP 733K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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