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BWE 271M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

61,763 mi
Last recorded61,763 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWE 271M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 61,763 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 61,762 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 61,728 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 61,727 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 60,427 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 59,120 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

centre steering pivot worn

Fail 1 Jul 2019 59,118 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

centre steering pivot worn

Pass 2 Jul 2018 56,822 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 56,821 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 54,559 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 54,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 51,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (7.1.2)

Offside Front outrigger corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2016 51,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front outrigger corroded

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 48,034 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 48,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 43,374 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 43,372 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 39,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 39,747 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 1,145 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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BWE 271M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BWE 271M, 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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BWE 271M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 May 1973.

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