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DUH 77L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,937 mi
Last recorded90,937 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUH 77L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 90,937 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 90,935 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 90,567 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 90,472 miles

Front wipers worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak rear

Fail 19 Jun 2019 90,462 miles

Rear Upper Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak rear

Pass 24 Mar 2017 90,016 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 88,527 miles

Nearside washer not working

Fail 23 Mar 2016 88,527 miles

Nearside washer not working

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 86,316 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 83,652 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 83,651 miles

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 81,113 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 81,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2010 80,559 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 80,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 80,037 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 79,376 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 79,375 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 78,814 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 78,812 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 78,198 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 77,202 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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DUH 77L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DUH 77L, 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 DUH 77L registered?

DUH 77L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 27 April 1973.

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