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DDX 120L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

95,886 mi
Last recorded95,886 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDX 120L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 95,886 miles

heavily under sealed repairs present

Fail 17 May 2018 95,886 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

heavily under sealed repairs present

Pass 17 Jun 2017 94,461 miles

heavily undersealed

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 14 Jun 2017 94,461 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

heavily undersealed

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Jun 2016 93,952 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

lots of heavy welding repairs present

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 2 Jun 2016 93,952 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering axle housing (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

lots of heavy welding repairs present

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 May 2015 93,474 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 93,160 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 93,139 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 92,462 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside 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 slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

under vehicle rusty in places

Fail 28 May 2012 92,447 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

under vehicle rusty in places

Pass 27 May 2009 91,895 miles

All of the welded repairs are heavily undersealed making it difficult to asses there quality

Battery insecure

N/S/R c.v boot split

Fail 23 May 2009 91,895 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Brake pedal actuating linkage functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

N/S/R c.v boot split

Pass 2 Jul 2007 89,864 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 89,864 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 89,514 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 89,510 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f bump stop missing

vehicle structure in poor condition !

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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DDX 120L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc 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 DDX 120L, 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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DDX 120L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 March 1973.

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