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HGE 309L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

8,883 mi
Last recorded8,883 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGE 309L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 8,883 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 7,514 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 6,792 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 5,747 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 May 2015 5,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 47,641 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 40,680 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 29,784 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 19,419 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 4,450 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 98,629 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 96,623 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 94,199 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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HGE 309L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HGE 309L, 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 HGE 309L?

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What year was HGE 309L registered?

HGE 309L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 March 1973.

Is HGE 309L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGE 309L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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