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BPU 951L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,761 mi
Last recorded77,761 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPU 951L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 77,761 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 76,751 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 75,415 miles

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Servo rod welded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 74,544 miles

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Servo rod welded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm Slight noise (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 73,392 miles

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Master cylinder rod welded. Slight play in adjacent joint (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight noise and play. Front joint under tray (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 73,339 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened Bar between swivel and master welded. Play in connecting joint (1.1.15 (b))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 73,335 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened Bar between swivel and master welded. Play in connecting joint (1.1.15 (b))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 72,298 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 72,137 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 69,140 miles

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened steering/suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 69,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened front steering/suspension beam..two areas marked with yellow chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened steering/suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 67,941 miles

front steering beam has areas of corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2016 67,250 miles

both rear tyres are perished

front steering/suspension beam has areas of corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2015 65,301 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 65,299 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 65,083 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 63,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres side walls weak

Fail 17 Aug 2013 63,431 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres side walls weak

Fail 4 Aug 2012 61,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 61,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2011 59,849 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 58,464 miles

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

N/S/R outer driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 13 Aug 2010 58,464 miles

N/S/R outer driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 14 Aug 2009 56,049 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 53,083 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 48,752 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight wear in steering idler

Fail 8 Aug 2007 48,752 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight wear in steering idler bush

Pass 17 Aug 2006 45,512 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both headlamp reflectors are dull, images and light output are reduced.

slight wear in steering centre idler

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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BPU 951L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BPU 951L, 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

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What year was BPU 951L registered?

BPU 951L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 July 1973.

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