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YHK 655L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

40,519 mi
Last recorded40,519 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHK 655L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 40,519 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

grease around n/s front upper and lower ball joint dust covers

o/s rear inner sill corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2023 40,512 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

grease around n/s front upper and lower ball joint dust covers

o/s rear inner sill corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2022 39,058 miles

chassis corroded in multiple places

o/s/r inner sill corroded

slight fluctuation to front brakes

Fail 1 Jun 2022 39,054 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

chassis corroded in multiple places

o/s/r inner sill corroded

slight fluctuation to front brakes

Pass 19 Jun 2021 37,420 miles

fuel cap seal slightly perishing

Fail 12 Jun 2021 37,335 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2019 34,133 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2017 30,691 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 30,549 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r brake ferrule starting to corrode

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 15 Jun 2016 29,240 miles

n/s/r inner sill starting to corrode

slight play to steering wheel

Fail 15 Jun 2016 29,240 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r inner sill starting to corrode

slight play to steering wheel

Pass 9 Jun 2015 26,101 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 23,860 miles

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Jul 2013 20,540 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 19,872 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 18,934 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 17,886 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 15,655 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 12,116 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 8,091 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 3,222 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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YHK 655L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 655L, 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 655L registered?

YHK 655L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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The MOT history for YHK 655L shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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