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CTA 629L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,171 mi
Last recorded45,171 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTA 629L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 45,171 miles

nearside sill corroded badly below sliding door

offside wheelarch corroded badly

sliding door nearside corroded badly at base

Pass 18 Apr 2018 45,104 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 45,104 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative lights not flashing (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 44,141 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 44,948 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 44,568 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (from master cylinder) (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre has a cut to the outer side wall not deep enough to reach inner ply

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Oct 2014 43,896 miles

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Oct 2013 41,805 miles

offside front tyre deterioration in tread pattern (cracks/splits)

various area of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Oct 2012 40,348 miles

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Oct 2011 39,490 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

advise front brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 4 Oct 2011 39,482 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

advise front brake discs corroded and pitted

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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CTA 629L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CTA 629L, 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 CTA 629L registered?

CTA 629L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 March 1973.

Is CTA 629L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTA 629L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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