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CDX 78L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

46,970 mi
Last recorded46,970 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDX 78L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 46,970 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 46,734 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 46,641 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 46,499 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 45,874 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 45,339 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 45,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 44,911 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 44,851 miles

1/ o/s front chassie cross member becoming corroded

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 20 Apr 2018 44,846 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

1/ o/s front chassie cross member becoming corroded

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 1 Apr 2017 44,719 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 43,716 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 43,603 miles

1.both front tyres becomming persihed on side walls 2.slight damage to windsceen

Pass 10 Apr 2014 43,366 miles

1.both front tyres becomming perished on side walls

Pass 8 Jun 2013 42,810 miles

1.front brake discs becomming pitted 2.slight play in off side rear wheel bearing 3.slight damage to wind screen

Pass 19 Apr 2012 42,273 miles

sligh t damage to windscreen both front flexi brake hoses becomiomg perished slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Apr 2011 41,233 miles

slight damage to windscreen 2,slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Mar 2010 39,952 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brakes becoming unbalanced

Fail 2 Mar 2010 39,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear outer c/v gater u/s

Pass 15 Aug 2008 39,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake fluid level halfway

front suspension beam becoming corroded

rear brakes becoming imbalanced

rear chassis becoming corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2007 38,843 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing †small hole in rear floor †o/s/r+n/s/r cv boot split

Fail 29 May 2007 38,843 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing †small hole in rear floor †o/s/r +n/s/r cv boot split

Pass 21 Apr 2006 37,288 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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CDX 78L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CDX 78L, 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

How do I check the history of CDX 78L?

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What year was CDX 78L registered?

CDX 78L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 February 1973.

Is CDX 78L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDX 78L shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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