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ABN 969L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,646 mi
Last recorded15,646 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABN 969L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 15,646 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 14,952 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 14,689 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 14,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 14,049 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 13,715 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 13,706 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 13,323 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 12,693 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 12,293 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 11,717 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 10,623 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 9,912 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 9,159 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 8,078 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 7,901 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 6,786 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 5,669 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 4,756 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 4,756 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2008 3,267 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 104,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 104,966 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 21,171 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 2,107 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 1,680 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 1,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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ABN 969L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ABN 969L, 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 ABN 969L registered?

ABN 969L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 March 1973.

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The MOT history for ABN 969L shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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