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CRA 209L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

28,067 mi
Last recorded28,067 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRA 209L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 28,067 miles

both front lower shock absorber bushes slightly worn

Fail 30 May 2018 28,067 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front lower shock absorber bushes slightly worn

Pass 25 May 2017 27,702 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 27,696 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch around shock absorber mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure upper bolt loose (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch around shock absorber mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven 60% imbalance (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

inner sills corroded

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 31 May 2016 27,350 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 27,281 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Underside off vehicle slight corrosion

Fail 27 May 2015 27,223 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Underside off vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 14 May 2014 27,044 miles

brake fluid resevoir feed pipe not clipped on properly

front wipers smearing

Fail 10 May 2014 27,043 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake fluid resevoir feed pipe not clipped on properly

Pass 22 Apr 2013 26,857 miles

slight corrosion under body

Pass 2 May 2012 26,579 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 26,562 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 25,788 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake slightly sticking on

Offside front brakes worn more than Nearside

Slight play in steering system

Pass 12 Feb 2010 24,635 miles

N/S/F chassis corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2010 24,635 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F chassis corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2009 23,759 miles

Nearside front out rigger corroded

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

Offside front step corroded

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2009 23,759 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front out rigger corroded

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

Offside front step corroded

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2008 23,224 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 23,192 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 22,277 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 22,277 miles

Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CRA 209L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CRA 209L, 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 CRA 209L registered?

CRA 209L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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