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YYG 480M

1973 Volkswagen Caravanette

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

8,777 mi
Last recorded8,777 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Caravanette56,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYG 480M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 8,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 92,072 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 90,018 miles

nearside inner sill heavily corroded (not prescribed area)

nearside rear upper inside arch corroded (not prescribed area)

offside inner sill heavily corroded (not prescribed area)

offside inner wheel well heavily corroded (not prescribed area)

Fail 14 Aug 2010 90,018 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

nearside inner sill heavily corroded (not prescribed area)

nearside rear upper inside arch corroded not prescribed area

offside inner sill heavily corroded (not prescribed area)

offside inner wheel well heavily corroded (not prescribed area)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 87,951 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 87,951 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 85,880 miles

n/s/r cv boot split

o/s + n/s rear inner sills corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2008 85,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

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

n/s/r cv boot split

o/s + n/s rear inner sills corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2007 81,679 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 81,679 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 77,158 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 77,158 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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YYG 480M is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravanette in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 56,278 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 Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YYG 480M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YYG 480M registered?

YYG 480M is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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