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YEV 474L

1973 Volkswagen Camper Van

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,930 mi
Last recorded87,930 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van50,024 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEV 474L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 87,930 miles

parking brake only just met requirement's

Pass 13 Jul 2022 87,147 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 79,431 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 76,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 74,486 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 72,023 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 23 Jun 2015 72,023 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 24 May 2014 70,973 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight cracking to it's surface.

o/s/f tyre has slight cracking to it's surface.

Fail 17 May 2014 70,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre has slight cracking to it's surface.

o/s/f tyre has slight cracking to it's surface.

Pass 20 May 2013 69,920 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

rear brakes have a slight imbalance

Pass 31 Aug 2011 68,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 68,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 65,296 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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YEV 474L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 50,024 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YEV 474L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YEV 474L registered?

YEV 474L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 21 February 1973.

Is YEV 474L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEV 474L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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