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DPV 242L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,899 mi
Last recorded35,899 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPV 242L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 35,899 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 35,875 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 35,875 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 34,836 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 32,863 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 32,863 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 30,074 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 28,264 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 27,005 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,301 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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DPV 242L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DPV 242L, 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

How do I check the history of DPV 242L?

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What year was DPV 242L registered?

DPV 242L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 March 1973.

Is DPV 242L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPV 242L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DPV 242L have outstanding finance?

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