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AEV 618L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Pink Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

48,867 mi
Last recorded48,867 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEV 618L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 48,867 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 43,899 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 43,866 miles

under floor going very rusty (holes developing )

Fail 26 Jul 2018 43,866 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

under floor going very rusty (holes developing )

Pass 19 Jul 2017 43,858 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion osr body floor pan has corrosion but not near suspension components (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 43,370 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front door mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2016 43,370 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front door mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2015 43,328 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 43,325 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 43,033 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 43,033 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 41,654 miles

exstensive welding carried out on underside

Fail 10 Jul 2013 41,654 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Steering component fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

exstensive welding carried out on underside

Pass 18 Jul 2012 40,653 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 40,259 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 37,955 miles

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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AEV 618L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Pink with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AEV 618L, 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

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What year was AEV 618L registered?

AEV 618L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 March 1973.

Is AEV 618L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEV 618L shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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