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BPV 251L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,662 mi
Last recorded86,662 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPV 251L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 86,662 miles

front indicators lenses faded

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 28 Nov 2025 86,662 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

front indicators lenses faded

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 21 Nov 2024 86,166 miles

front indicator lenses faded

very slight noise from front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Nov 2023 85,383 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leaks

Fail 20 Nov 2023 85,382 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 22 Nov 2022 84,298 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leaks

Fail 18 Nov 2022 84,298 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner cv joint gaiter perished

oil leaks

Pass 26 Nov 2021 83,709 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 83,074 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 82,572 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 82,046 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 82,044 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 81,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 80,928 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 80,546 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 79,905 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 79,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2013 78,328 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 78,322 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 77,339 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 77,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 75,770 miles

headlamp aim image weak

n/s/f top ball joint gaiter split

Fail 23 Jun 2011 75,769 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlamp aim image weak

n/s/f top ball joint gaiter split

Pass 3 Feb 2010 69,137 miles

o/s seat belt mounting area slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2009 66,166 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 66,166 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 65,194 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 63,518 miles

nearside rear inner sill corroded (non prescribed area). †

rear tyres (VERY) close to legal limits (dual depth tread.

underside of vehicle (HEAVILY) undersealed.

Fail 7 Oct 2006 63,494 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE REAR INNER SILL CORRODED(NON PRESCRIBED AREA)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED.

offside and nearside rear tyres VERY close to limits(dual tread depth)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 62,295 miles

door shut rubbers missing.

nearside rear inner sill holed corroded.

nearside rear tyre low.

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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BPV 251L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BPV 251L, 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 BPV 251L registered?

BPV 251L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is BPV 251L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPV 251L shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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