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BDX 898L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

40,712 mi
Last recorded40,712 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDX 898L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 40,712 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 40,255 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 39,758 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 39,183 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 38,679 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 38,679 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 38,080 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 36,401 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 35,856 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 34,646 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 33,297 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 32,126 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 30,606 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 29,212 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 27,097 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 26,221 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 25,262 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 24,229 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 898L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 898L, 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 BDX 898L?

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What year was BDX 898L registered?

BDX 898L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is BDX 898L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDX 898L shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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