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EEL 516L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Cream Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

191,436 mi
Last recorded191,436 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEL 516L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 191,436 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 189,710 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 189,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 188,244 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 187,440 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 186,467 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 186,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 183,741 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 183,362 miles

slight corrosion around rear bumper mountings

Fail 6 Aug 2008 183,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion around rear bumper mountings

Pass 8 Aug 2007 178,122 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 178,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front chassis cross member corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 4 Aug 2006 174,430 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 168,173 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 516L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EEL 516L, 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 EEL 516L registered?

EEL 516L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 March 1973.

Is EEL 516L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEL 516L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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