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YRV 432L

1973 Volkswagen Campervan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,962 mi
Last recorded89,962 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Campervan47,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRV 432L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 89,962 miles

ALL 4 TYRES OVER 10 YEARS OLD

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced MARKED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 89,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL 4 TYRES OVER 10 YEARS OLD

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced MARKED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 89,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed MARKED (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

ALL 4 TYRES OVER 10 YEARS OLD

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt MARKED (2.1.3 (g) (i))

FRONT BUMPER IRONS PROTRUDING .

MAIN BEAM TELL TALE NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security MARKED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 84,856 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 84,851 miles

Direction indicators not working o/s/f o/s/r n/s/f n/s/r all (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Stop lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 84,851 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 84,851 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 84,851 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 84,739 miles

Oil leak

slight brake bind o/s/r

Fail 26 Apr 2014 84,739 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 20 Apr 2013 84,587 miles

Oil leak

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 84,308 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2011 83,282 miles

both headlamps dim slight poor pattern

both rear floor pan areas (fuel tank area) corroded

nearside front seat belt slightly insecure

wipers suspect (slow)

Fail 29 Apr 2011 83,260 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both rear floor pan areas (fuel tank area) corroded

nearside front seat belt slightly insecure

wipers suspect (slow)

Pass 1 May 2010 82,558 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

slight corossion on top of very rear chassis rails

suspect noise from within offside rear drum during check(jacked up)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 82,548 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 82,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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YRV 432L is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 47,958 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YRV 432L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YRV 432L is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 6 July 1973.

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