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AFR 158L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,630 mi
Last recorded83,630 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFR 158L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 83,630 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear road wheel close it arch but not fowling

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear floor in front of rear wheels corroded structural strength not reduced

Fail 29 Nov 2025 83,612 miles

Central Front Inner Steering locking device missing both inner track rod ends (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Steering locking device missing track rod (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush seems to wide for mounting not enough thread protruding through nut (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bush incorrectly mounted bolt to small in diameter and loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of drag link gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drag link to box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis out rigger holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear road wheel close it arch but not fowling

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear floor in front of rear wheels corroded structural strength not reduced

Pass 2 Dec 2010 34,731 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 34,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 31,865 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s front floor area at step very corroded.

Fail 27 Nov 2009 31,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s front floor area at step very corroded.

Pass 9 Aug 2007 31,249 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 31,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2005 29,381 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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AFR 158L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AFR 158L, 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 AFR 158L registered?

AFR 158L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 March 1973.

Is AFR 158L safe to buy?

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