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DWS 436L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,195 mi
Last recorded76,195 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWS 436L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2015 76,195 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 73,932 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 71,314 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 68,788 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 67,515 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 63,130 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 61,505 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 59,200 miles

Coolant leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

near side seat belt getting corrosion

off sde door piller getting corrosion

rear cross member panel getting corrosion

under neth the vehicle getting corrosion

Pass 15 May 2007 55,539 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 51,831 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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DWS 436L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DWS 436L, 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 DWS 436L registered?

DWS 436L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 July 1973.

Is DWS 436L safe to buy?

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