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CNU 26L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,478 mi
Last recorded14,478 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNU 26L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 14,478 miles

n/s/f outrigger corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2017 14,478 miles

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

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

n/s/f outrigger corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2017 14,455 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Items removed from drivers view

Pass 9 Jun 2016 13,628 miles

slight surface corrosion on both front inner axle top mounts

Pass 18 Jun 2015 12,767 miles

belly pans fitted so unable to check chassic members

both rear tailpipe cracked and leaking slightly

corrosion on both front inner steps

Pass 8 Apr 2014 11,892 miles

corrosion on both front lower steps

corrosion on n/s/f bumer support panel

Fail 25 Mar 2014 11,892 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion on both front lower steps

corrosion on n/s/f bumer support panel

oil leaking fom rocker covers pushrod tubes and rear pulley seal

Pass 6 Sep 2012 10,702 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four front ball joint dust covers deteriorated

battery insecure

exstensive welding to under body

n/s and o/s/f corroded and holed but not in prescribed areas

oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2012 10,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four front ball joint dust covers deteriorated

battery insecure

exstensive welding to under body

n/s and o/s/f corroded and holed but not in prescribed areas

oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 9,767 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

exhaust corroded

extensive welding to under body

screen marked but not affecting drivers view

Fail 11 May 2011 9,767 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

exhaust corroded

extensive welding to under body

screen marked but not affecting drivers view

Pass 16 Apr 2010 8,506 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

exstansive welding to chassis

o/s/f upper and lower suspension joint dust covers split

screen marked but not affecting drivers view

spare wheel insecure

accelertor sticking

Fail 6 Mar 2010 8,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

exstensive welding to chassis

o/s/f upper and lower suspension joint dust covers split

screen marked but not affecting drivers view

spare wheel insecure

accelerator sticking

Pass 16 Jan 2009 7,753 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Jan 2009 7,736 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Nov 2007 7,463 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 7,463 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jan 2007 7,483 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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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CNU 26L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CNU 26L, 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 CNU 26L registered?

CNU 26L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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