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YWH 79L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,136 mi
Last recorded10,136 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWH 79L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 10,136 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 8,544 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 7,630 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 7,630 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 7,897 miles

Central Front Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Seat belt missing both nearside and offside (7.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both not checked due to washer not working (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers missing both (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassic where brake load valve mounts (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure under dash (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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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YWH 79L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YWH 79L, 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 YWH 79L registered?

YWH 79L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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