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ESM 276L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,526 mi
Last recorded24,526 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESM 276L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2025 24,526 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 23,942 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 23,942 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 22,262 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer rigger (6.1.B.2)

Slight play N/S/R and O/S/F wheel bearings

Fail 21 Nov 2017 22,262 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer rigger (6.1.B.2)

Slight play N/S/R and O/S/F wheel bearings

Pass 28 Oct 2016 19,155 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 13,114 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 6,265 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 99,741 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 98,253 miles

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

small cracks in both rear tyres

under vehicle rusty in places

Fail 7 Jan 2013 98,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

small cracks in both rear tyres

under vehicle rusty in places

Pass 9 Mar 2012 97,221 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

under vehicle rusty in places

Fail 6 Mar 2012 97,221 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

under vehicle rusty in places

Pass 14 Jun 2011 95,518 miles

rusty in places

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Fail 13 Jun 2011 95,506 miles

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)

rusty in places

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jun 2010 93,875 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear handbrake cables deteriorating

rusty in places

Fail 15 Jun 2010 93,850 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear handbrake cables deteriorating

rusty in places

Pass 12 Jun 2009 90,762 miles

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

rusty in places

Fail 10 Jun 2009 90,762 miles

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

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

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)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

rusty in places

Pass 19 Jun 2008 89,029 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 89,096 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 88,929 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 88,920 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2006 88,259 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 88,529 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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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ESM 276L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ESM 276L, 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 ESM 276L registered?

ESM 276L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 January 1973.

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