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GOL 556L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,755 mi
Last recorded35,755 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOL 556L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 35,755 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 32,652 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 31,130 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 29,378 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 29,140 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 28,834 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 25,014 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 21,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jun 2015 18,977 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 18,977 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 14,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 668 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 89,057 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 85,915 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 84,734 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 84,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 83,391 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 82,668 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 82,076 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 82,072 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 81,482 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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GOL 556L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GOL 556L, 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 GOL 556L?

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What year was GOL 556L registered?

GOL 556L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 January 1973.

Is GOL 556L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOL 556L shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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