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CDH 898L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

36,650 mi
Last recorded36,650 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDH 898L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 36,650 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 36,381 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion UNDER VAN ON FLOOR PAN (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 36,118 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 35,883 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 35,883 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nsr tyre just starting to crack

rear seatbelts not checked buckles not found

underbody & brake pipes covered in sealer

Pass 20 Jun 2013 35,425 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 35,149 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres starting to crack

both wipers split slightly

brake pipes covered in thick sealer

nsr outer cv boot split

steering box & arm has slight play

steering box damp

Fail 4 Jul 2012 35,145 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres starting to crack

both wipers split slightly

brake pipes covered in thick sealer

nsr outer cv boot split

steering box & arm has slight play

steering box damp

Pass 12 Jul 2011 35,093 miles

n/s/r cv gaiter split

Fail 11 Jul 2011 35,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r cv gaiter split

Pass 28 Jun 2010 35,051 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes covered in thick tar like sealer

both wipers split slightly

slight oil leak / damp steering box

Pass 9 Jul 2009 34,514 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 34,505 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsr driveshaft gaiter split.

slight play in steering

Pass 4 Jul 2008 34,490 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 34,487 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 34,455 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 33,573 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 898L 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 70.6%.

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 898L, 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 898L registered?

CDH 898L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 March 1973.

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