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CBO 595L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

12,868 mi
Last recorded12,868 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBO 595L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 12,868 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 12,627 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 12,531 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 11,847 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 11,362 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 10,857 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 10,857 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 10,105 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 10,101 miles

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

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 9,745 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 9,253 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 8,773 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 7,856 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 7,217 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 6,144 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front undershield fitted not allowing for full inspection of some testable items.

offside front lower ball joint cover 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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CBO 595L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 miles. This 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 CBO 595L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CBO 595L registered?

CBO 595L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is CBO 595L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBO 595L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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