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DUH 79L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,449 mi
Last recorded33,449 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUH 79L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 33,449 miles

corrosion to nearside inner and outer sill area,not within prescribed area

slight corrosion to rear floor area

Pass 29 Oct 2011 33,190 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 32,113 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2010 32,098 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

rear brakes 23% imbalance

showing signs of corrosion through out vechicle

Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,348 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 29,960 miles

all front steering/suspension ball joints , dust covers split

front brakes becoming imbalanced {o/s bias}

front windscreen wiper action becoming slow

lower body panels , all round , corroding

no teller on dashboard for maqin beam

o/s front lower seatelt fixing showing signs of corrossion

Fail 22 Apr 2008 29,959 miles

Centre Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

all front steering/suspension ball joints , dust covers split

front brakes becoming imbalanced {o/s bias}

front windscreen wiper action becoming slow

lower body panels , all round , corroding

no teller on dashboard for maqin beam

o/s front lower seatelt fixing showing signs of corrossion

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 79L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DUH 79L, 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 DUH 79L registered?

DUH 79L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 April 1973.

Is DUH 79L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUH 79L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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