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BDX 586L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,247 mi
Last recorded76,247 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDX 586L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 76,247 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

slight uplift in steering arm

Fail 5 Jun 2017 76,247 miles

Direction indicator not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.7.5c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty not working (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

slight uplift in steering arm

Pass 6 Jul 2015 74,306 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all tyres wearing on edges advise replacement

offside front tyre on legal limit

offside front upper ball joint dust cover in poor condition

oil leak

slight play offside front lower ball joint

vehicle been underbodied

Fail 12 Jun 2014 74,130 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

advise nearside handbrake check

front lower panel starting to corrode

front tyres wearing on edges

offside front tyre on 2mm

slight play front lower ball joints

Pass 12 Jun 2014 74,130 miles

advise nearside handbrake check

front lower panel starting to corrode

front tyres wearing on edges

offside front tyre on 2mm

slight play front lower ball joints

Pass 30 Jul 2012 73,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all tyres wearing on edges

both sides front upper wheel arches starting to corrode

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

rear floor starting to corrode

slight play both sides front lower ball joints

Fail 30 Jul 2012 73,524 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all tyres wearing on edges

both sides front upper wheel arches starting to corrode

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

rear floor starting to corrode

slight play both sides front lower ball joints

Pass 19 Jul 2011 73,474 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres wearing on edges

slight play in both offside ball joints

slight play in offside track rod end advise replacement

Pass 5 Jul 2010 73,304 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 73,012 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 72,096 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 72,096 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 71,518 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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BDX 586L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BDX 586L, 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 BDX 586L registered?

BDX 586L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 January 1973.

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