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YTW 172L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,088 mi
Last recorded67,088 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTW 172L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 21 May 2026 67,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 66,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 66,334 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 66,037 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 65,750 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 65,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 65,273 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 65,095 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 64,820 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 64,559 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 64,353 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 64,087 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 63,955 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 63,847 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 63,540 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 631,360 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 62,940 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 62,484 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 62,243 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 61,879 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 61,400 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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YTW 172L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YTW 172L, 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 YTW 172L?

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What year was YTW 172L registered?

YTW 172L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 March 1973.

Is YTW 172L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTW 172L shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YTW 172L have outstanding finance?

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