1973 Volkswagen Camper VAN 1.7L Petrol · YBW 409M
1973 Volkswagen Camper VAN (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1973. Recorded mileage 30,032 miles. MOT status: No results. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER VAN
- Year / Origin
- 1973 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,032 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1973
- Engine
- 1700cc
YBW 409M Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2012
- 30,032 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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YBW 409M Mileage History
- 12/10/2006229,043 mi
- 06/08/201129,560 mi-199,483 mi
- 17/08/201129,577 mi+17 mi
- 21/09/201230,032 mi+455 mi
Average of roughly -33,482 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
YBW 409M MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van (YBW 409M) between October 2006 and September 2012.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 September 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.
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