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FWF 289L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,069 mi
Last recorded50,069 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWF 289L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 50,069 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 50,053 miles

corrosion to o/s/f wheel arch

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 9 Oct 2012 49,773 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 49,773 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 48,135 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 12 Jul 2011 48,135 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 14 Jul 2010 42,352 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 40,169 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 37,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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FWF 289L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 FWF 289L, 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

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What year was FWF 289L registered?

FWF 289L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 February 1973.

Is FWF 289L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWF 289L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FWF 289L have outstanding finance?

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