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CPO 3L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

51,288 mi
Last recorded51,288 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPO 3L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 51,288 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 51,107 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 51,107 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 50,852 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 50,431 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 49,497 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 49,051 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 48,735 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 48,614 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 48,461 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 47,488 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 47,032 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 46,360 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyres outer sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 15 Jun 2011 46,112 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 45,581 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 45,288 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 45,014 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 44,068 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 43,567 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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CPO 3L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 CPO 3L, 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 CPO 3L?

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What year was CPO 3L registered?

CPO 3L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 March 1973.

Is CPO 3L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPO 3L shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CPO 3L have outstanding finance?

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