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YWC 429L

1973 Volkswagen Caravan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

4,168 mi
Last recorded4,168 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Caravan76,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWC 429L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 4,168 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 3,217 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2022 3,209 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 2,779 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2019 2,532 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 1,827 miles

there is play in the central steering idler

Pass 10 May 2017 1,491 miles

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

nearside rear chassis leg slightly corroded

Fail 9 May 2017 1,490 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear chassis leg slightly corroded

Pass 7 May 2016 350 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 98,790 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 97,599 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres are wearing thin on the inner tread

nearside rocker cover has a slight oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2014 97,599 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres are wearing thin on the inner tread

nearside rocker cover has a slight oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 96,404 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 93,801 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 91,965 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 91,965 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 89,599 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 89,599 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 88,319 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2009 88,319 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (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)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2008 86,214 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 86,214 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 84,336 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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YWC 429L is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 76,341 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YWC 429L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YWC 429L registered?

YWC 429L is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1973.

Is YWC 429L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWC 429L shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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