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CRU 913L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,712 mi
Last recorded25,712 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRU 913L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 25,712 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 23,988 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 23,985 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 22,585 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 21,639 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 21,638 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp light up when footbrake applied (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding when on lock (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise some roughness in offside front wheel

Pass 30 Dec 2016 21,514 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 21,440 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 21,440 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014
Pass 14 May 2013 20,695 miles

Corrosion to both front jacking points. (inner wheel arch area)

Corrosion to o/side rear outer sill

Slight imbalance to front brakes

Pass 15 May 2012 20,309 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 20,309 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 10 May 2011 20,028 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 20,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2010 19,786 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 18,706 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 17,608 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Sep 2006 17,048 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 17,048 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CRU 913L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CRU 913L, 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

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What year was CRU 913L registered?

CRU 913L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 19 January 1973.

Is CRU 913L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRU 913L shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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