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CBO 152L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Turquoise Petrol 9999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,682 mi
Last recorded20,682 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBO 152L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine9,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 20,682 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 18,463 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 18,099 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (6.3.1d)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2014 16,852 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 16,852 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 15,303 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 15,303 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Main beam tell-tale lamp not working

Pass 11 May 2012 15,045 miles

Head lamp main beam warning lamp not showing when main beam selected

Fail 4 May 2012 15,034 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Head lamp main beam warning lamp not showing when main beam selected

Pass 20 May 2011 12,068 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn low and perished

rear body corroded

rear body corroded by engine mounts

rust hole on nearside front inner wheel arch

vehicle heavly undersealed

Fail 11 May 2011 12,065 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn low and perished

rear body corroded

rear body corroded by engine mounts

rust hole on nearside front inner wheel arch

vehicle heavly undersealed

Pass 22 Feb 2010 10,626 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 10,624 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 9,415 miles

rear cross member and jacking points corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2009 9,415 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear cross member and jacking points corroded

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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CBO 152L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Turquoise with a 9,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CBO 152L, 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 CBO 152L registered?

CBO 152L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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