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EEL 259L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

21,669 mi
Last recorded21,669 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEL 259L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 21,669 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 21,631 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 20,840 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 20,840 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2018 20,186 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill, holed and corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing/floor holed and corroded marked in chalk. (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion tin plate/cover fitted underside obscuring the inspection of the underside/chassis. (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside and chassis, have several patch repairs and sealant/black stuff obscuring the inspection of them suspect corrosion underneath. (6.1.B.2)

all tyres cracked and perished.

Pass 13 Mar 2017 19,227 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall cracked (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

under body of vehicle has a wax oil substance covering the underside

Pass 23 Mar 2016 18,647 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 18,237 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 18,237 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 18,116 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 18,116 miles

Nearside Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 18,012 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 18,001 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 17,609 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise corrosion at under belly pan

advsie nearside front under panel corroded

offside door panel corroded

offside mirror corroded but not obscuring view

Fail 7 Sep 2011 17,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise corrosion at under belly pan

advsie nearside front under panel corroded

offside door panel corroded

offside mirror corroded but not obscuring view

Pass 22 Jul 2010 172,886 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 16,800 miles

advise slight corrosion at front nearside swinging arm housing

Pass 17 Jul 2008 15,784 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 15,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 30 Jun 2007 12,793 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 12,793 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 7,817 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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EEL 259L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc 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 EEL 259L, 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 EEL 259L registered?

EEL 259L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 February 1973.

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