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DDH 511L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,085 mi
Last recorded19,085 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDH 511L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 19,085 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall and tread

Pass 11 Jul 2017 18,962 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 18,940 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 18,940 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 18,708 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 18,269 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 18,269 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2011 17,470 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 17,448 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

n/s rear outer c/v boot split , o/s rear inner c/v boot split

Pass 11 May 2010 15,898 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 14,307 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 14,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 12,706 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 9,246 miles

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

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

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 511L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DDH 511L, 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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What year was DDH 511L registered?

DDH 511L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 March 1973.

Is DDH 511L safe to buy?

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