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GWK 3L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

81,396 mi
Last recorded81,396 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWK 3L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 81,396 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 80,617 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 79,674 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 78,507 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 78,472 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 76,485 miles

Nearside Rear Outer c.v gator has pin-hole

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 74,219 miles

slight corrosion on near side front and off side front chassis

Pass 27 Jun 2020 70,225 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 68,367 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 66,145 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 63,488 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 63,488 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 61,545 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 60,407 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 58,943 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 57,009 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 54,475 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 51,992 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 84,519 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 82,560 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 80,552 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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GWK 3L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GWK 3L, 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 GWK 3L?

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What year was GWK 3L registered?

GWK 3L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 26 March 1973.

Is GWK 3L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWK 3L shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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