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CPV 27L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

53,563 mi
Last recorded53,563 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPV 27L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 53,563 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 49,525 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 48,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

advise localised corosion to underside of vehicle.

advise n/s/f cross member coroded and holed not within a prescribed area.

advise o/s/r tyre inner sidewall beginning to perish

advise rear tailgate hinge snapped tailgate operational and closes securely.

Fail 29 Nov 2014 48,398 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

advise localised corosion to underside of vehicle.

advise n/s/f cross member coroded and holed not within a prescribed area.

advise o/s/r tyre inner sidewall beginning to perish

advise rear tailgate hinge snapped tailgate operational and closes securely.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 47,620 miles

advise localised corosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 14 Sep 2013 47,615 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

advise localised corosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 43,592 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front bake pad has uneven wear

Fail 12 Sep 2012 43,592 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front bake pad has uneven wear

Pass 14 Sep 2011 43,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to the floor pan

slight play in all four wheel bearings

Fail 7 Sep 2011 43,875 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to the floor pan

slight play in all four wheel bearings

Pass 13 Sep 2010 42,486 miles

a really bad engine oil leak.

Fail 6 Aug 2010 42,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2009 41,667 miles

under tray and genraly corroded

o/s/r chassie leg and rear crossmember excessivly corrodded

Fail 29 Jul 2009 41,667 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

under tray and genraly corroded

o/s/r chassie leg and rear crossmember excessivly corrodded

Pass 23 Jul 2008 41,050 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

front flexy brake pipes ferrules corroded

this vehicle is corroded all over the under side

o/s/r chassie leg badly corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2008 41,049 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

front flexy brake pipes ferrules corroded

this vehicle is corroded all over the under side

o/s/r chassie leg badly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2007 40,171 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

o/s/f bump stops missing

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2006 39,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

offside underbody cover corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2006 39,923 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

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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CPV 27L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CPV 27L, 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 CPV 27L registered?

CPV 27L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1973.

Is CPV 27L safe to buy?

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