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GEL 575L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,747 mi
Last recorded75,747 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 575L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 75,747 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 75,747 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill step (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 72,841 miles

boot floor going rusty

both o/s/f suspension arm boots deteriating

top front suspension boot deteriating

Fail 11 Jun 2014 72,763 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

all rear drive shaft cv boots deteriating

boot floor going rusty

both o/s/f suspension arm boots deteriating

o/s/r inner cv boot split

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

top front suspension boot deteriating

Pass 20 Jun 2013 70,914 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 70,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 67,189 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 64,295 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 61,531 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 61,524 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 51,102 miles

offside rear inner driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 17 Apr 2009 51,093 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 18 Apr 2008 51,056 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 51,054 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GEL 575L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GEL 575L, 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 GEL 575L registered?

GEL 575L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 28 February 1973.

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