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AOO 391L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

175,539 mi
Last recorded175,539 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOO 391L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 May 2018 175,539 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis /out riggers (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail chassis (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section / out riggers (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven 68% (3.7.B.2)

Front brake application 27%

Front brake pipes corroded

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

front floor sections badly corroded

inner /outer sills corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2017 172,631 miles

Offside Front panel corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear cross member corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2016 170,490 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

inner and outer sills very rusty both sides

slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 15 Feb 2016 170,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

inner and outer sills very rusty both sides

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 26 Jan 2015 168,102 miles

Oil leak

all cv boots cracked

offside front tyre low on inner edge

slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 21 Jan 2015 168,102 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

all cv boots cracked

offside front tyre low on inner edge

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 28 Jan 2014 166,222 miles

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

battery tray starting to corrod

nearside rear lower sill on body corrod

nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 24 Jan 2014 166,222 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

battery tray starting to corrod

nearside rear lower sill on body corrod

nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 21 Jan 2013 164,170 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

nearside front step inner lower part corroding

nearside outer rear drive shaft gatter damaged

nearside rear body lower sill starting to corrod

offside front headlight lens starting to wear

Fail 21 Jan 2013 164,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

nearside front step inner lower part corroding

nearside outer rear drive shaft gatter damaged

nearside rear body lower sill starting to corrod

offside front headlight lens starting to wear

Pass 20 Jan 2012 162,141 miles

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

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

lots of surface corrosion to underside of the vehicle

Fail 17 Jan 2012 162,139 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lots of surface corrosion to underside of the vehicle

Pass 26 Aug 2010 159,783 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 157,358 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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AOO 391L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AOO 391L, 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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AOO 391L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 June 1973.

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