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DDH 386L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

14,015 mi
Last recorded14,015 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDH 386L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 14,015 miles

front brake discs very corroded

slight play in steering

all rear driveshaft cv gaiters perished (n/s outer one split)

body corrosion present

Oil leak ()

all front suspension arm gaiters starting to perish

all other steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2017 14,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

all front suspension arm gaiters starting to perish

all other steel brake pipes corroded

all rear driveshaft cv gaiters perished (n/s outer one split)

body corrosion present

front brake discs very corroded

slight play in steering

Pass 20 Oct 2016 13,093 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 13,093 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 12,801 miles

rear lower body cross member has slight corrosion.

Fail 4 Aug 2015 12,799 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 12,595 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 12,037 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 12,037 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 11,481 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 11,389 miles

STEERING RUBBER COUPLING STARTING TO SPLIT.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.STEERING IDLER WORN.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-CHASSIS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES ETC.O/S/F SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING.

Fail 6 Aug 2010 11,389 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

STEERING RUBBER COUPLING STARTING TO SPLIT.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.STEERING IDLER WORN.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-CHASSIS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES ETC.O/S/F SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 10,725 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 10,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 10,721 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 9,973 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 9,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

WASH DELIVERY POOR O/S/F+N/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING DAMAGED/RECOIL POOR GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION GENERAL CORROSION O/S/R+N/S/R BRAKE BACKPLATES CORRODED DISCS CORRODED

Pass 8 Feb 2006 6,144 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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DDH 386L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DDH 386L, 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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DDH 386L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 26 March 1973.

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