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YMB 713M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,707 mi
Last recorded57,707 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMB 713M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 57,707 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 56,339 miles

underside heavy undersealed

Pass 7 Dec 2016 55,331 miles

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to coating applied

Fail 28 Nov 2016 55,306 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to coating applied

Fail 12 Aug 2015 54,468 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Axle beam inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front pannel (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure track rod end thread not through nylock nut (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Axle beam modified and seriously weakened chassis corroded and holed around engine mount and suspention (2.4.A.2)

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

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

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

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

chassis and out riggers heavily plated weld repairs and heavily underseald

Pass 10 Sep 2014 53,655 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 52,745 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 51,386 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 47,963 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 42,901 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 42,890 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2006 42,148 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 42,148 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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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YMB 713M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 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 YMB 713M, 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 52 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 YMB 713M registered?

YMB 713M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 March 1974.

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