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HKP 811L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,884 mi
Last recorded33,884 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKP 811L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 33,884 miles

Nearside Front spot lamp not working

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

Pass 8 May 2021 33,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

OSF Fog Light Not Working

Pass 13 Jul 2019 33,387 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 13 Jul 2019 33,387 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 33,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle been lowered

Pass 20 Mar 2017 32,986 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

o/s/r outer sill coroded

Fail 10 Mar 2017 32,978 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

o/s/r outer sill coroded

Pass 12 Mar 2016 31,646 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 30,580 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2013 28,147 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front jacking points corroded

both wiper blades splitting

Pass 29 Sep 2012 27,203 miles

both front floors corroded

both front jacking points corroded

slight noise both front hub areas

Pass 26 Sep 2011 25,858 miles

front jacking points and floor corrode

oil leaks

Fail 24 Sep 2011 25,858 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front jacking points and floor corrode

oil leaks

Pass 18 Sep 2010 24,251 miles

slight oil leak from engine

both front jacking points corroded

o/s/r wheel slightly noisey

Fail 18 Sep 2010 24,251 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

both front jacking points corroded

o/s/r wheel slightly noisey

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Sep 2009 22,394 miles

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f jacking point corroded

slight oil leaks from engine

Pass 18 Sep 2008 20,625 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight noise o/s/f hub area

slight play steering idler

Pass 19 Sep 2007 18,672 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Jun 2006 16,450 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 16,450 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from engine

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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HKP 811L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HKP 811L, 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 HKP 811L registered?

HKP 811L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 March 1973.

Is HKP 811L safe to buy?

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