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YPX 751L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

16,122 mi
Last recorded16,122 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPX 751L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 16,122 miles

General light corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2016 16,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion Step area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion Step area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 15,833 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 14,983 miles

all 4 suspention arm ball joint dust covers poor condition

Fail 7 Jun 2014 14,983 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 139,279 miles

advise steering box has slight oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2013 139,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

advise steering box has slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 11,624 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear brakes back plates corroding

brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front shock absorber lower bush split but not resulting in excessive movement

offside rear battery tray corroded through but has a mesh supporting the battery

small hole in nearside outer sill

Fail 13 Jun 2012 11,624 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brakes back plates corroding

offside front shock absorber lower bush split but not resulting in excessive movement

offside rear battery tray corroded through but has a mesh supporting the battery

small hole in nearside outer sill

Pass 12 Sep 2011 11,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 11,271 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 10,412 miles

20 spots of corrosion see block plan + nsr

Pass 13 Aug 2009 9,460 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 6,805 miles

11 of corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake servo op roor

Pass 18 Apr 2008 6,805 miles

11 of corrosion

brake servo op roor

Pass 17 Apr 2007 5,058 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 5,058 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 1,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion 1n supesion moutings nsf osf nsr osr,\ & nsf & osf brake discs

Fail 10 Mar 2006 1,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking 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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YPX 751L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YPX 751L, 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 54 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 YPX 751L registered?

YPX 751L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 November 1972.

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