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CMR 847L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,516 mi
Last recorded89,516 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMR 847L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 89,516 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 89,496 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 89,353 miles

o/s rear tyre perished/ cracking on sidewall

Pass 30 Sep 2016 89,313 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 89,213 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 88,316 miles

various sections of rear chssis rusty /corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 87,836 miles

slight play rear wheel bearings

slight footbrake travel / spongy

various sections of chassis slightly corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 86,639 miles

very bad oil leak from engine

Fail 25 May 2011 86,639 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

very bad oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Jul 2010 85,668 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers slightly worn

front and rear flexi brake hoses slightly corroded around ferrules (may need attention soon)

heavy corrosion to underbody in places (holed in places but not within prescribed areas)

oil leak from engine and gearbox areas

outer vehicle body has corrosion in places (some parts have sharp edges begginning to form)

slight corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

slight oil dampness around steering box area

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

underbody has been welded in places (parts have been heavily undersealed)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 85,668 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers slightly worn

front and rear flexi brake hoses slightly corroded around ferrules (may need attention soon)

heavy corrosion to underbody in places (holed in places but not within prescribed areas)

oil leak from engine and gearbox areas

outer vehicle body has corrosion in places (some parts have sharp edges begginning to form)

slight corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

slight oil dampness around steering box area

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

underbody has been welded in places (parts have been heavily undersealed)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 85,507 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 85,507 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

body condition corroded

under floor pan corroded

Battery insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2007 82,632 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2007 82,632 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2006 79,697 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 79,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

under body pan corroded

Pass 12 May 2005 79,153 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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CMR 847L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CMR 847L, 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 CMR 847L registered?

CMR 847L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 March 1973.

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