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YWC 448L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

5,912 mi
Last recorded5,912 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWC 448L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2021 5,912 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 5,023 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 97,048 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 97,048 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 94,099 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 94,099 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2015 92,332 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 89,736 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 89,736 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 86,441 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 83,571 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 80,984 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 80,984 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 77,674 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 74,684 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 74,684 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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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YWC 448L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YWC 448L, 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

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What year was YWC 448L registered?

YWC 448L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 July 1973.

Is YWC 448L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWC 448L shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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