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YRL 236T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Purple Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

9,453 mi
Last recorded9,453 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRL 236T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 9,453 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 94,462 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 8,464 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 8,462 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 4,504 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 4,502 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cap corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cap corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings idler bush has excessive play (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 264 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 94,454 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 88,624 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

O/S/R HEAT EXCHANGER NOT CONNECTED

Pass 27 Nov 2015 83,237 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 12 Dec 2014 75,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

handbrake cable outer sheath deteriated

Pass 31 Mar 2014 72,370 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake noisy

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front brake caliper nipples corroded

Offside grease nipple missing from front axle

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 25 Mar 2014 72,368 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear brake noisy

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front brake caliper nipples corroded

Offside grease nipple missing from front axle

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 23 May 2013 71,795 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

steering coupling slightly perished

Pass 14 Dec 2011 67,685 miles

play in steering box

Pass 2 Feb 2011 60,328 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 54,923 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 54,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 45,886 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 45,886 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2008 39,436 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 31,050 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 31,048 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 25,429 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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YRL 236T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 50,158 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 YRL 236T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YRL 236T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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