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CTT 469L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Brown Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

93,057 mi
Last recorded93,057 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTT 469L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2017 93,057 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 90,100 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear tow bar removed and vehicle structure is excessively corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2016 90,100 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 89,343 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear wheel arch area corroded

Rear lower slamp panel excesivly corroded, but not within prescribed area

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 89,341 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear wheel arch area corroded

Rear lower slamp panel excesivly corroded, but not within prescribed area

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 87,952 miles

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s front seat belt mounting points

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering drop link arm

Fail 20 Jan 2014 87,952 miles

Nearside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s front seat belt mounting points

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering drop link arm

Pass 9 Nov 2012 85,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all welding repairs coated in sealant

wipers poor

Fail 9 Nov 2012 85,834 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all welding repairs coated in sealant

wipers poor

Fail 2 Nov 2012 85,830 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front brakes have slight bind

wipers poor

Pass 7 Jul 2010 75,205 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 61,420 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 53,417 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 53,417 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 53,331 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 53,331 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

no key for fuel cap unable to open.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 49,416 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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CTT 469L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Brown with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 CTT 469L, 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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CTT 469L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 March 1973.

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