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HAY 361L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,060 mi
Last recorded58,060 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAY 361L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 58,060 miles

near side front tyre slightly cracking inner side wall

off side front tyre cracking slightly on the inner side wall

oil leak

play in near side front lower shock bush

play in off side front lower shock bush

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Fail 24 Aug 2017 58,060 miles

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

near side front tyre slightly cracking inner side wall

off side front tyre cracking slightly on the inner side wall

oil leak

play in near side front lower shock bush

play in off side front lower shock bush

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Aug 2016 57,062 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 57,062 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 56,139 miles

body work covered in body filler

chassis has been cut and rewelded

play in centre idler

play in steering box

seat belt mounts covered in carpet

underside condition

underside covered in underseal

underside covered in welding patches

Fail 5 Aug 2014 56,138 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body work covered in body filler

chassis has been cut and rewelded

play in centre idler

play in steering box

seat belt mounts covered in carpet

underside condition

underside covered in underseal

underside covered in welding patches

Pass 2 Jul 2013 55,021 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 53,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 53,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 50,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 May 2011 50,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 50,235 miles

extensive welding to undercarrage

slight play at n/s front axle beem arm

Fail 5 Oct 2010 50,229 miles

Brake lever locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 136,389 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 136,370 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 49,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 46,856 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 40,947 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 40,947 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2005 39,410 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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HAY 361L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HAY 361L, 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 HAY 361L registered?

HAY 361L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 January 1973.

Is HAY 361L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAY 361L shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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