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HPM 778L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

73,543 mi
Last recorded73,543 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPM 778L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 73,543 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 65,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 64,231 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 63,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 62,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 52,266 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 61,433 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 61,190 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 58,723 miles

underside chassis heavily under sealed

Pass 27 Jul 2009 56,096 miles

corrosion to floor pan,not exceesive.

steering idler arm slight play in joint

underside slightly dirty

welding to chassis.

Fail 20 Jul 2009 56,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

corrosion to floor pan,not exceesive.

steering idler arm slight play in joint

underside slightly dirty

welding to chassis.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 55,193 miles

welding repairs carried out to front crossmember

Pass 26 Jul 2007 53,426 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 52,640 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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HPM 778L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HPM 778L, 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 HPM 778L registered?

HPM 778L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is HPM 778L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPM 778L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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