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GJR 233L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,910 mi
Last recorded70,910 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJR 233L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 70,910 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 70,854 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 70,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated New But Leaking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play ALL Four (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2012 70,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 69,938 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 69,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 69,856 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 69,615 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 69,186 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 68,534 miles

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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GJR 233L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJR 233L, 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 GJR 233L registered?

GJR 233L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 January 1973.

Is GJR 233L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJR 233L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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