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JDP 236L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

69,193 mi
Last recorded69,193 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDP 236L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 69,193 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 67,305 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 65,985 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 65,985 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 65,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near to steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 63,993 miles

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering box area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 63,203 miles

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot becoming deteriorated

Offside inner sill becoming corroded and minor small holes

Oil leak, but not excessive gearshift shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion near to steering box area

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres in treaded area slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 63,203 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive wheel arch area / engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside inner sill becoming corroded and minor small holes

Oil leak, but not excessive gearshift shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion near to steering box area

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres in treaded area slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 60,984 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger in wheel arch area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 60,984 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger in wheel arch area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 57,978 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive area next to steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 57,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive area next to steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 56,035 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 54,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 53,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 51,951 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 51,947 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 49,484 miles

chasis has had exstensive welding

Pass 19 Jul 2011 48,340 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 47,955 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 46,789 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 45,531 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 44,492 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 43,998 miles

Advanced surface corrosion on front x-member

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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JDP 236L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 JDP 236L, 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 JDP 236L registered?

JDP 236L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is JDP 236L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JDP 236L shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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