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CUO 250L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Purple Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

93,418 mi
Last recorded93,418 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUO 250L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 93,418 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 93,330 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 93,172 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 92,947 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 92,860 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 92,689 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 92,517 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 92,152 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 91,773 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 90,473 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 88,482 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 86,807 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 86,094 miles

Headlamp beams just acceptable

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 86,094 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Headlamp beams just acceptable

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 84,005 miles

Parking brake application uneven, may require adjustment or repair

both headlight beam patterns poor but acceptable

Fail 25 Aug 2012 83,985 miles

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

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

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

both headlight beam patterns poor but acceptable

Pass 18 Jul 2011 81,711 miles

Headlamp beams poor but acceptable for test

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 76,813 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 76,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 75,947 miles

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

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 bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 74,388 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 73,156 miles

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 17 Jul 2006 70,860 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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CUO 250L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Purple with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CUO 250L, 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 CUO 250L registered?

CUO 250L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 26 March 1973.

Is CUO 250L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUO 250L shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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