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YVX 452L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,392 mi
Last recorded49,392 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVX 452L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 49,392 miles

Front Cross Member Corroded

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 41,247 miles

All brake pipes corroded

Footbrake travel long but not excessive

Nearside Front Outer door corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2017 41,247 miles

All brake pipes corroded

Footbrake travel long but not excessive

Nearside Front Outer door corroded

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 38,719 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear from load valve to rear t piece (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear from master cylinder to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded/poor condition

fuel pipe from tank to engine bay in poor condition

low effort offside handbrake

play in steering centre pin bush

Fail 11 Jul 2016 38,692 miles

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear from load valve to rear t piece (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear from master cylinder to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded/poor condition

fuel pipe from tank to engine bay in poor condition

low effort offside handbrake

play in steering centre pin bush

Pass 24 Jul 2015 35,580 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 34,721 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 31,295 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 30,246 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 29,052 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 27,137 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 26,558 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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YVX 452L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YVX 452L, 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.

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What year was YVX 452L registered?

YVX 452L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 March 1973.

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The MOT history for YVX 452L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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