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ADL 830L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

45,038 mi
Last recorded45,038 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2007
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADL 830L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2007 45,038 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 45,038 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

FRONT SUSPENSION MOD BEEN DONE

Pass 2 Aug 2006 44,708 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 44,702 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 May 2006 44,319 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2005 43,637 miles

A LOT OF WELDING UNDER VAN AND COVERED IN UNDER SEAL

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 43,637 miles

A LOT OF WELDING UNDER VAN AND COVERED IN UNDER SEAL

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

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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ADL 830L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 ADL 830L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ADL 830L?

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What year was ADL 830L registered?

ADL 830L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 March 1973.

Is ADL 830L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADL 830L shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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