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JAP 746L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

63,312 mi
Last recorded63,312 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAP 746L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 63,312 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 63,305 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 62,331 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 62,331 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 61,638 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 61,320 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 61,320 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 60,660 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 60,660 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 59,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 59,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 56,968 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 56,968 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not fitted to outside of vehicle and obscured by windscreen (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 56,727 miles

Nearside Rear Inner driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

Offside Rear Inner Driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 6 Apr 2018 56,727 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

Offside Rear Inner Driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 8 Mar 2017 56,210 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 56,210 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 54,913 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 54,913 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 54,596 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 54,572 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 52,313 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 49,437 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 47,059 miles

Both front inner sills slightly corroded

Both front out rigs slight corrosion

Both sides floor pans corroded slightly

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear inner and outer Cv gaiters perished

Offside rear inner and outer cv gaiters perished

Oil leak

Rear axle beam slight corrosion

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front headlamp lenses slightly cloudy

Fail 12 Dec 2011 47,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front inner sills slightly corroded

Both front out rigs slight corrosion

Both sides floor pans corroded slightly

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear inner and outer Cv gaiters perished

Offside rear inner and outer cv gaiters perished

Oil leak

Rear axle beam slight corrosion

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front headlamp lenses slightly cloudy

Pass 9 Dec 2010 44,113 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Dec 2010 44,108 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Dec 2009 44,034 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 44,006 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 44,001 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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JAP 746L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 JAP 746L, 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 JAP 746L registered?

JAP 746L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 March 1973.

Is JAP 746L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAP 746L shows 30 tests with a 56.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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