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YSD 817L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

20,234 mi
Last recorded20,234 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSD 817L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 20,234 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most. (1.1.11 (c))

N/s mid outer sill has surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By front axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

O/s/f axle corroded. Axle has been extensively welded. Bump stop mounts missing.

Fail 31 Mar 2025 30,234 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most. (1.1.11 (c))

N/s mid outer sill has surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By front axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

O/s/f axle corroded. Axle has been extensively welded. Bump stop mounts missing.

Pass 26 Oct 2021 27,686 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 26,159 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 23,424 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 22,680 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 22,006 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 22,006 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 21,680 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 20,905 miles

1 indicator tell tale inop

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

N/S/R BRAKE BACK PLATE HEAVILY CORRODED

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise engine bay wiring tidy

column switches move slightly

front suspension beam heavily and in some places poorly patched

lower inner front panel patched heavily in places

o/s/r outer cv boot split

rear tyres slightly mis-shaped

Fail 3 Jul 2015 20,905 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 indicator tell tale inop

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

N/S/R BRAKE BACK PLATE HEAVILY CORRODED

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise engine bay wiring tidy

column switches move slightly

front suspension beam heavily and in some places poorly patched

lower inner front panel patched heavily in places

o/s/r outer cv boot split

rear tyres slightly mis-shaped

Pass 10 Jul 2014 19,381 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

front axle beam has had weld repairs

n/s/f brake binding

o/s and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f door pull handle missing

o/s/r outer cv boot split advise replacement

Fail 28 Jun 2014 19,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

advise wipers efficiecncy tested after washers repair

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

front axle beam has had weld repairs

n/s/f brake binding

o/s and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f door pull handle missing

o/s/r outer cv boot split advise replacement

Pass 13 Jun 2013 182,219 miles

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

Fail 7 Jun 2013 18,218 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Fail 31 May 2013 18,174 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 15,338 miles

Off side front brake pipe slightly damaged.

Fail 4 Jul 2012 15,338 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine will not idle.

Off side front brake pipe slightly damaged.

Rear shock absorbers deteriorated/corroded.

Fail 3 Sep 2009 14,942 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 8,338 miles

offside rear tyre side wall cracked

Fail 29 Apr 2008 8,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

offside rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 15 May 2007 7,826 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 7,825 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 667 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 531 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YSD 817L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 YSD 817L, 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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YSD 817L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 November 1972.

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