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ETV 442L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,026 mi
Last recorded14,026 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETV 442L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 14,026 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 10,693 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 104,248 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 10,287 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 10,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 10,222 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 10,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 10,018 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 9,892 miles

Main chassis ok but various parts of underside corroded.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 97,992 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 97,992 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 9,238 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 9,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2006 8,954 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 8,954 miles

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

N/S sill corroded and both rear sill extensions corroded. Vehicle body corroded.

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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ETV 442L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ETV 442L, 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

How do I check the history of ETV 442L?

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What year was ETV 442L registered?

ETV 442L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 March 1973.

Is ETV 442L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETV 442L shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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