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DPX 439L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,618 mi
Last recorded51,618 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2007
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPX 439L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2007 51,618 miles

AS PER PREVIOUS

Fail 6 Jul 2007 51,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

BRAKE DISCS RUSTY BRAKE JUDDER ALL ROUND & FOOT BRAKE REQUIRES SOME ATTENTION

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Battery insecure

GENERAL VEHICLE CORROSION

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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DPX 439L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DPX 439L, 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 DPX 439L?

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What year was DPX 439L registered?

DPX 439L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 May 1973.

Is DPX 439L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPX 439L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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