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CDH 387L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,815 mi
Last recorded75,815 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDH 387L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 75,815 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 75,668 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 75,647 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 75,235 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 74,495 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 74,190 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 74,190 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 73,952 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 73,952 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s road wheel in contact whith wheel arch

Pass 15 Jun 2012 73,508 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 72,967 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 72,694 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 71,977 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 71,952 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 70,871 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 69,591 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 68,562 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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CDH 387L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CDH 387L, 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 CDH 387L registered?

CDH 387L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is CDH 387L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDH 387L shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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