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CRA 469L

1973 Volkswagen Campervan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

54,857 mi
Last recorded54,857 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Campervan47,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRA 469L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 54,857 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 53,516 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe to silencer joint not properly connected/clamp damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above front axle/sub frame - marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near jacking point marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near engine mounting cross member - marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near jacking point - marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced visible from outside of wheel - numerous holes in chassis marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced where chassis section meets cross member/axle/sub frame marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced to the rear of the axle/sub frame in numerous places marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced numerous areas corroded and holed - marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced visible from outside of wheel - numerous holes in chassis marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords shallow cut to inner sidewall and worn inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords numerous shallow cuts to inner sidewall and worn inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed/painted. Numerous signs of filler used to repair corroded holes.

Pass 6 Jul 2018

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive around engine and transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 51,561 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Lower Oil leak around engine area ()

Rear n/s and o/s tyres worn inside edges

Pass 9 Jul 2016 50,483 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front & rear (2.2.C.1c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (2.6.2)

all 4 tyres stepped on inside edge

Pass 3 Jul 2015 48,924 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 47,660 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in all steering pivots apart from drag link from box

Fail 10 Jul 2014 47,480 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in all steering pivots apart from drag link from box

Pass 2 Jul 2013 46,046 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 43,310 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 43,308 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 39,851 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 39,851 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 39,076 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 37,957 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 37,957 miles

Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2006 35,785 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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CRA 469L is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 47,958 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CRA 469L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CRA 469L is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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