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BMX 893H

1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,827 mi
Last recorded57,827 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMX 893H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 57,827 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 57,826 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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 Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2012 57,714 miles

off side door step has corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2011 57,287 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 57,256 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 57,154 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 57,070 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 57,070 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 56,749 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 56,313 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 55,784 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 55,060 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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BMX 893H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 52,954 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 BMX 893H, 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 56 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 BMX 893H?

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What year was BMX 893H registered?

BMX 893H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 28 July 1970.

Is BMX 893H safe to buy?

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