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YPU 902L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,114 mi
Last recorded96,114 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPU 902L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 96,114 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 94,648 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 93,524 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 93,514 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 92,616 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 91,028 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 89,704 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 86,904 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 85,389 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Mar 2011 85,387 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Mar 2010 84,564 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 84,561 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 83,616 miles

nearside step protruding.lower steering column coupling perishing.front lower balljoint gaiters split.

Pass 5 Apr 2008 82,196 miles

corrosion to sill areas,rear brake back plates corroding, & lower front balljoint gaiters split.

Fail 31 Mar 2008 82,196 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 80,799 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Apr 2006 79,525 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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YPU 902L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YPU 902L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YPU 902L?

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What year was YPU 902L registered?

YPU 902L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 March 1973.

Is YPU 902L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPU 902L shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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