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BAY 73L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,860 mi
Last recorded90,860 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAY 73L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 90,860 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 90,817 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 90,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 90,564 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 90,174 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 89,837 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 89,346 miles

Front suspension balljoint boots split.4 of

Pass 24 Jul 2010 88,404 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 87,455 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 66,400 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 82,556 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 82,174 miles

Corrosion to floor areas not within prescribed areas

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

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

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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BAY 73L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BAY 73L, 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 BAY 73L?

You can check the full history of BAY 73L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BAY 73L registered?

BAY 73L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 April 1973.

Is BAY 73L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAY 73L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BAY 73L have outstanding finance?

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