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CRB 610L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

39,441 mi
Last recorded39,441 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRB 610L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 39,441 miles

Inner Body has slight corrosion both front steps (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 39,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Axle beam inappropriately repaired corroded (2.4.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Inner Body has slight corrosion both front steps (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside handbrake has a low reading

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 38,145 miles

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

both n/s tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Mar 2017 38,141 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both n/s tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Jan 2016 36,316 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 36,314 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 28,931 miles

all indicator bulbs fading to clear

corrosion on both front brake pipes

indicator stalk worn

n/s headlamp output and image both approaching poor

n/s top balljoint rubber split / recc renew

o/s handbrake not locking up

o/s outer sill corroded and holed but not in any prescribed area

o/s/f floor corroded and holed in various places but not in any prescribed area

o/s/r floor edge corroded and holed but not in any prescribed area

screenwashers accepted as frozen - temp -4

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in steering column

slight wear / play in n/s lower balljoint

wear on n/s seat belt

Fail 4 Jan 2010 28,931 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

all indicator bulbs fading to clear

corrosion on both front brake pipes

indicator stalk worn

n/s headlamp output and image both approaching poor

n/s top balljoint rubber split / recc renew

o/s handbrake not locking up

o/s outer sill corroded and holed but not in any prescribed area

o/s/f floor corroded and holed in various places but not in any prescribed area

o/s/r floor edge corroded and holed but not in any prescribed area

screenwashers accepted as frozen - temp -4

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in steering column

slight wear / play in n/s lower balljoint

wear on n/s seat belt

Pass 14 Jan 2009 25,176 miles

all indicator bulbs fading to clear

both frontmost engine exhaust manifold outlets , 1 stud missing

corrosion on both front brake pipes

corrosion on both rear wheel brake pipes

excess corrosion and holes in the following;offside floor,nearside floor,offside front chassis outrigger and nearside centre floor - all theese areas holed but not in prescribed areas

exhaust tailpipe corroding

n/s/f crossmember corroded and holed

n/s/f wheel bearing worn

rear axle bump stops missing

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight wear on n/s seat belt

unable to see steering box ball joint

wear in pivot , front axle steering swivel arm

wear in steering box

Fail 7 Jan 2009 25,176 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all indicator bulbs fading to clear

both frontmost engine exhaust manifold outlets , 1 stud missing

corrosion on both front brake pipes

corrosion on both rear wheel brake pipes

excess corrosion and holes in the following;offside floor,nearside floor,offside front chassis outrigger and nearside centre floor - all theese areas holed but not in prescribed areas

exhaust tailpipe corroding

n/s/f crossmember corroded and holed

n/s/f wheel bearing worn

rear axle bump stops missing

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight wear on n/s seat belt

unable to see steering box ball joint

wear in pivot , front axle steering swivel arm

wear in steering box

Pass 16 Jan 2008 22,626 miles

corrosion on various brake pipes

corrosion started on underbody in various places

door catches sticking

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre tread on legal limit

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

rear axle bump stops missing

slight play in various steering joints

wear on n/s/f seat belt

Fail 8 Jan 2008 22,626 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion on various brake pipes

corrosion started on underbody in various places

door catches sticking

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre tread on legal limit

o/s headlamp appears to be on main beam when switched to dip beam

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

rear axle bump stops missing

slight play in various steering joints

wear on n/s/f seat belt

Pass 29 Dec 2006 19,075 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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CRB 610L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 CRB 610L, 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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CRB 610L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 March 1973.

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