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GOL 78L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Turquoise Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,951 mi
Last recorded72,951 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2006
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOL 78L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2006 72,951 miles

Advisories from 15th still apply.

Both offside rear brakes working slower than nearsides, require adjustment.

Slight damage to replacement wheelrim fitted to offside rear [sharp edge, may cut tyre] advise to file down ASAP.

Very slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing/brake, unable to determine.

Fail 15 Sep 2006 72,948 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe between rear T piece and offside rear flex hose has light corrosion, advise to renew with rear hoses.

Front brake discs have corrosion on faces through lack of use.

Offside seatbelt web has slight fraying.

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Underside floor skins are corroded through.

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 78L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Turquoise with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GOL 78L, 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 GOL 78L registered?

GOL 78L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 19 January 1973.

Is GOL 78L safe to buy?

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