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YDV 864L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,905 mi
Last recorded80,905 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDV 864L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 80,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small hole on chassis leg at front and small hole on lower front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 80,897 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Leaking from pushrod tubes on to heat exchangers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small hole on chassis leg at front and small hole on lower front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 80,116 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 80,060 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Panel (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front inner steps holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas.

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

Nearside front floor holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Sill holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas

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

Offside rear floor holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 78,814 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded but outwith prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking Brake efficiency only just met

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

slight play in steering idler

underside of vehicle corroded and under sealed

Fail 24 Jun 2019 78,754 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged handbrake cable fouling on pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Speedometer not fitted cable (7.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

slight play in steering idler

underside of vehicle corroded and under sealed

Pass 7 Jun 2017 77,257 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded outwith prescribed areas

Oil leak ()

Vehicle underneath rusted

Fail 31 May 2017 77,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis ( two holes ) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded outwith prescribed areas

Oil leak ()

Vehicle underneath rusted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 76,190 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Sill holed ( outwith prescribed areas)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jun 2016 76,140 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Inner Sill holed ( outwith prescribed areas)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 74,666 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear inner sill holed

Fail 15 Jun 2015 74,666 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

nearside rear inner sill holed

Fail 29 Apr 2015 74,610 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

nearside rear inner sill holed

Pass 24 Apr 2014 72,697 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 65,446 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 61,065 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 60,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 58,154 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 56,873 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 55,288 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 55,288 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear bumper insecure

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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YDV 864L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YDV 864L, 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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YDV 864L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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