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YHK 398L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,079 mi
Last recorded31,079 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHK 398L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 31,079 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 28,550 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 26,549 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 24,753 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 22,817 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 22,795 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 22,769 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 22,767 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 21,047 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 21,047 miles

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 19,845 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 17,316 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 17,308 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 15,256 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 15,256 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 13,153 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 13,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 11,701 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 11,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all floors sills and chassis starting to corode

Fail 3 Oct 2007 11,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all floors sills and chassis starting to corode

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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YHK 398L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 YHK 398L, 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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What year was YHK 398L registered?

YHK 398L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 March 1973.

Is YHK 398L safe to buy?

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