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EMW 31L

1973 Volkswagen Caravanette

Orange Petrol 1697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,627 mi
Last recorded86,627 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2005
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Caravanette56,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMW 31L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,697cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2005 86,627 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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EMW 31L is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravanette in Orange with a 1,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 56,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EMW 31L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EMW 31L?

You can check the full history of EMW 31L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EMW 31L registered?

EMW 31L is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is EMW 31L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMW 31L shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EMW 31L have outstanding finance?

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