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FTY 835L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

33,211 mi
Last recorded33,211 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTY 835L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 33,211 miles

HAND BRAKE BORDERLINE PASS AND AT ITS RESERVE OF TRAVEL

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced MANY COMPONENTS AND TESTABLE CHSSIS SECTIONS HAVE HEAVY UNDERSEAL AND SEALERS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE , HAS UNDER TRAYS FITTED RESTRICTING PROPER INSPECTION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 33,211 miles

HAND BRAKE BORDERLINE PASS AND AT ITS RESERVE OF TRAVEL

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel BOTH (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced MANY COMPONENTS AND TESTABLE CHSSIS SECTIONS HAVE HEAVY UNDERSEAL AND SEALERS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE , HAS UNDER TRAYS FITTED RESTRICTING PROPER INSPECTION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 33,150 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

welding to front axle

Fail 4 Jun 2018 33,150 miles

Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

welding to front axle

Pass 30 Jul 2015 33,145 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 33,033 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f bumper support panel corroded

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Fail 12 Jun 2014 33,033 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f bumper support panel corroded

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Jul 2012 32,285 miles

Chassis corroded

Chassis welded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 32,285 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Chassis corroded

Chassis welded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 30,421 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 30,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 May 2011 30,381 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

black paint on under body

o/s/f wheelbearing

play in steering box

rust on chassis

Pass 24 May 2010 28,337 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

substantial amount of welding carried out to chassis

Pass 25 Apr 2009 25,151 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 24,124 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 23,469 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 23,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 22,700 miles

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

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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FTY 835L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FTY 835L, 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 FTY 835L registered?

FTY 835L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 January 1973.

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