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DNU 780L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,448 mi
Last recorded116,448 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNU 780L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 116,448 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2018 116,317 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2018 116,308 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 115,854 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 115,190 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 114,706 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 114,706 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 113,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

off side rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 23 Jun 2009 113,592 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

off side rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 3 Jun 2008 113,073 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 112,781 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 112,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 111,772 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 111,772 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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DNU 780L 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 64.3%.

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 DNU 780L, 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 DNU 780L registered?

DNU 780L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1973.

Is DNU 780L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNU 780L shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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