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JBD 153L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,748 mi
Last recorded66,748 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBD 153L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 66,748 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 66,365 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 65,828 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 65,543 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 65,201 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 64,618 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 63,803 miles

chassis is very poor condition

Fail 27 May 2010 63,790 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chassis is very poor condition

Pass 8 May 2009 62,033 miles

chassis in poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2007 56,782 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 50,450 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 50,442 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 42,921 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005

Offside 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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JBD 153L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JBD 153L, 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.

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What year was JBD 153L registered?

JBD 153L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 February 1973.

Is JBD 153L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBD 153L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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