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YEV 467L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

66,393 mi
Last recorded66,393 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEV 467L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 66,393 miles

stone chip below wiper sweep

Fail 9 Feb 2016 66,393 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all round (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front discs pitted

o/s front inner arch corroded

stone chip below wiper sweep

Pass 21 Oct 2014 66,212 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear member corroded

stone chip bottom of screen

Fail 8 Sep 2014 66,212 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front discs corroded

rear crossmember corroded

stone chip bottom of screen

Pass 13 Sep 2013 65,919 miles

All brakes slow to release

Both front lower ball joint rubbers in poor condition

Both head lamps dim in operation & beam patterns poor

Corrosion to both rear, O/S front to rear & O/S/F brake metal pipes

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front screen damaged

Fuel tank cap seal perished

Hand brake travel long

O/S/R outer & N/S/R inner C/V boots in poor condition

Play in N/S/F upper & lower suspension ball joints

Play in O/S inner track rod end ball joint

Play in steering drag link ball joint to pivot

Rear fog lamp not fitted

Reverse lights not working

Fail 13 Sep 2013 65,919 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

All brakes slow to release

Both front lower ball joint rubbers in poor condition

Both head lamps dim in operation & beam patterns poor

Corrosion to both rear, O/S front to rear & O/S/F brake metal pipes

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front screen damaged

Fuel tank cap seal perished

Hand brake travel long

High beam tell tale not working correctly

O/S/R outer & N/S/R inner C/V boots in poor condition

Play in N/S/F upper & lower suspension ball joints

Play in O/S inner track rod end ball joint

Play in steering drag link ball joint to pivot

Rear fog lamp not fitted

Reverse lights not working

Pass 26 Apr 2012 65,586 miles

All wheel bearings have slight play

Both front lower ball joint rubbers in poor condition

Corrosion to rear metal brake pipes x 3

Front screen chipped

Fuel tank cap seal slightly perished

Head lamp beam patterns poor

High & dipped beam warning lamp function incorrect

N/S/R tyre perished

O/S outer & N/S inner drive shaft gaters split

O/S/F bump stop rubber missing

Play in O/S inner track rod end

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

Screen wiper poor (N/S slight split)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 65,586 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

All wheel bearings have slight play

Both front lower ball joint rubbers in poor condition

Corrosion to rear metal brake pipes x 3

Front screen chipped

Fuel tank cap seal slightly perished

Head lamp beam patterns poor

High & dipped beam warning lamp function incorrect

N/S/R tyre perished

O/S outer & N/S inner drive shaft gaters split

O/S/F bump stop rubber missing

Play in O/S inner track rod end

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

Screen wiper poor (N/S slight split)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 65,203 miles

Both screen wipers slightly poor

Corrosion to N/S & O/S rear metal brake pipes

Corrosion to N/S to O/S rear metal brake pipe

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake discs in poor condition

Fuel tank cap seal in poor condition

Hand brake travel slightly long

N/S/F wheel rim out of shape

N/S/R engine mounting in poor condition

O/S/R outer & N/S/R inner drive shaft boots in poor condition

Slight corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipe

Slight play in O/S inner track rod ball joint

Slight play to O/S/F & N/S/R wheel bearings

Stone damage to front screen

Pass 28 Apr 2010 64,422 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns poor

Chip in front screen

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front wipers slightly poor

Horn slightly poor in operation

N/S/R brake cylinder bleed nipple sheared

N/S/R tyre slightly perished

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

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Slight play in both inner track rod end ball joints

Fail 20 Apr 2010 64,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

N/S/R tyre slightly perished

Chip in front screen

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front wipers slightly poor

Horn slightly poor in operation

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

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 23 Apr 2009 64,292 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s rear inner driveshaft boot split

Fail 21 Apr 2009 64,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s rear inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 21 Apr 2008 62,230 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 62,219 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2005

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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YEV 467L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 YEV 467L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YEV 467L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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