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ABK 95L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

30,803 mi
Last recorded30,803 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABK 95L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 30,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Has tempary covering (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 30,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Has tempary covering (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 29,482 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in engine compartment by chassis no (6.1.B.2)

Rear cross member corrded

Fail 28 Apr 2017 29,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelamp (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member corrode and hole in front o\s\frt wheel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelamp (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side lamp (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in engine compartment by chassis no (6.1.B.2)

Rear cross member corrded

Fail 26 Aug 2016 29,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch front holed and corroded (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill holed and corroded (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear inner weel arch holed around jacking point (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelamp (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine and gearbox leaking oil

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion seat, seat belt and body mounting corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear of wheel arch above mudflap corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 29,057 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak from gearbox and engine

Screen wash weak

Under vehicle chassis rails, steering and suspension components surface corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 28,614 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 28,592 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 28,475 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 28,242 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 28,240 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2007 28,132 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 27,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion lower nearside front door

front seats not orginal fitment and partly foul seatbelt

nearside front brake hose loose

unable to check brake hoses due to covers being fitted

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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ABK 95L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ABK 95L, 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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ABK 95L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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