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FGV 245L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,462 mi
Last recorded77,462 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGV 245L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 77,462 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front slight play in center steering pivots

Pass 7 Aug 2017 75,618 miles

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

Nearside headlamp beam image becoming poor

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play central (2.2.B.1g)

corrosion on n/s/f inner step,not within 30 cm of prescribed area

fuel cap seal starting to crack

lower steering flector starting to crack

oil leak on engine

Fail 28 Jul 2017 75,566 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure backplate badly corroded (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside headlamp beam image becoming poor

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play central (2.2.B.1g)

corrosion on n/s/f inner step,not within 30 cm of prescribed area

fuel cap seal starting to crack

lower steering flector starting to crack

oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Jul 2016 74,977 miles

Centre Steering column shaft has slight end float transmitter idler shaft in front axle. (2.1.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroding.

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 74,446 miles

Fuel filler cap seal cracked.

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front tyre cracking in treads.

Nearside rear brake back plate corroding.

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight freeplay in steering arm central transmitter.

Fail 9 Jul 2015 74,446 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Fuel filler cap seal cracked.

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front tyre cracking in treads.

Nearside rear brake back plate corroding.

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight freeplay in steering arm central transmitter.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 73,518 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking in tread.

Nearside rear brake backplate corroding.

Offside rear seat belt does not reel out.

Slight cracking on steering colomn cush rubber.

Fail 14 Jul 2014 73,459 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre cracking in tread.

Nearside rear brake backplate corroding.

Offside rear seat belt does not reel out.

Slight cracking on steering colomn cush rubber.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 73,096 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 72,494 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 71,648 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 71,643 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 71,032 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 70,019 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 69,787 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 69,425 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 69,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

off side rear brake binding slightly

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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FGV 245L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 miles. This 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 FGV 245L, 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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FGV 245L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 June 1973.

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