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FWF 38L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,652 mi
Last recorded87,652 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWF 38L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 87,652 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension subframe up-right slight corrosion (2.4.G.1)

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

steering column rubber coupling starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Aug 2016 87,520 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 87,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 87,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre tread outer sidewall deteriorating

Pass 25 Jul 2013 86,529 miles

N/S/R TYRE WALL IS STARTING TI PERISH

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 84,679 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 83,180 miles

camper has just been fully repainted

general play in steering

general wear on front discs

metal brake pipes getting rusty in places

n/s/f flexi brake pipe and calipier been replaced

o/s/f seat covering wearing

surface rust in placves

underside of van has surface rust in places

van seems to have been standing a while

Fail 24 Feb 2010 83,180 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

camper has just been fully repainted

general play in steering

general wear on front discs

metal brake pipes getting rusty in places

n/s/f flexi brake pipe and calipier been replaced

o/s/f seat covering wearing

surface rust in placves

underside of van has surface rust in places

van seems to have been standing a while

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 38L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 38L, 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 FWF 38L?

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What year was FWF 38L registered?

FWF 38L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 May 1973.

Is FWF 38L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWF 38L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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