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BTM 22L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

60,659 mi
Last recorded60,659 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTM 22L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 60,659 miles

Offside Rear outer c.v gator split

Offside floor pan corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2018 60,659 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear outer c.v gator split

Offside floor pan corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2017 58,327 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Outer c.v gator split

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 58,327 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Outer c.v gator split

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 57,849 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all suspension bushes carcking

body work poor

fuel pipes rusty

oil leak

the under side has been welded in prescribed areas is extremely poor conition

under side poor

under side rusty but out side of prescribed areas

Fail 14 Dec 2015 57,845 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Body work is rusting throughout and in poor condition

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch but outside prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre sill but outside prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror missing

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch but outside prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Offside front outer arch rusting but outside prescribed area

Offside front outer sill rusting but outside prescribed area

Offside rear outer sill rusting but outside prescribed area

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

The underside has been welded in prescribed areas but is in extremely poor condition elsewhere

Fail 3 Oct 2014 57,838 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

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 Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise ball joint dush covers all twisted

Advise nearside rear light bad earth

Advise offside cv boot

Advise offside mirror missing

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 56,952 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

metal brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre perished and split

offside rear c.v boot split

underside of vehicle getting corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2011 56,952 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

metal brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre perished and split

offside rear c.v boot split

underside of vehicle getting corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 53,281 miles

Battery insecure

brake hose ferrules getting corroded

different size tyres front and rear

nearside rear tyre perished

play in steering joints

rear cv boot perished

slight irregular wear on nearside front tyre

Fail 13 Sep 2010 53,281 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

different size tyres front and rear

nearside rear tyre perished

play in steering joints

rear cv boot perished

slight irregular wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2009 51,483 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 51,483 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 50,515 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2007 49,129 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Sep 2007 49,115 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 May 2006 42,120 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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BTM 22L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BTM 22L, 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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BTM 22L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 May 1973.

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