1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan 2.0L Petrol · YJL 126L
1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1973. Recorded mileage 36,562 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1973 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,562 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1973
- Engine
- 2000cc
YJL 126L Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2014
- 36,562 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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YJL 126L Mileage History
- 04/03/200826,340 mi
- 05/03/200826,340 mi
- 09/03/200929,248 mi+2,908 mi
- 06/04/201234,943 mi+5,695 mi
- 19/04/201335,610 mi+667 mi
- 20/04/201335,610 mi
- 10/07/201436,562 mi+952 mi
Average of roughly 1,610 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
YJL 126L MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (YJL 126L) between March 2008 and July 2014.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
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