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BTE 411L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

29,273 mi
Last recorded29,273 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTE 411L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 29,273 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 29,269 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2025 27,664 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 27,663 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 23,696 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 21,939 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 21,375 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 21,337 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 20,325 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 18,127 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 17,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 17,632 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 16,935 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 16,803 miles

Offside and nearside rear shockers have top plastic covers insecure

Fail 23 Jun 2014 16,803 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside and nearside rear shockers have top plastic covers insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2013 16,501 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 16,057 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 14,325 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 12,610 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 11,143 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 8,368 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 8,368 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 4,686 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 3,422 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

excessive corosion at nearside rear arch

excessive corrosion at nearside sill, not within a prescribed area

excessive corrosion at offside sill, not within a prescribed area

excessive corrosion(holed) at near side inner wing

front cross member holed due to corrosion, not within a prescribed area

nearside rear jacking point excessively corrode and holed, not within a prescribed area

offside rear jacking point excessively corroded and holed, not within a prescribed area

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2006 3,422 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

excessive corrosion at underside

large holes at inner wings, 'sill' areas, floor pan, front cross member,etc.

Pass 3 Jun 2005 945 miles
Fail 31 May 2005

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

nesrside rear jacking point to sill heavily corroded

offside and nearside floor to sills heavily corroded

offside outer driveshaft gaitor split

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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BTE 411L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BTE 411L, 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 BTE 411L registered?

BTE 411L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 26 July 1973.

Is BTE 411L safe to buy?

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