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JDP 931L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,774 mi
Last recorded75,774 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDP 931L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 75,774 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2022 75,772 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2021 75,704 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 75,653 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 75,653 miles

Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Engine lid not latching shut

Horn not working properly sounds with headlamp main beam switch (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 75,404 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel cap seal is perished

Pass 3 Jan 2017 75,317 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel ones (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel cap seal is perished

Pass 14 Jan 2016 75,048 miles

the supply pipe for master cylinder reservoir has been bonded on not leaking or moist

Fail 14 Jan 2016 75,048 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Indicator switch faulty either dont come on or flash too fast could be electrical or switch (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre is deflated with a nail or metal in it

the supply pipe for master cylinder reservoir has been bonded on not leaking or moist

towbar mounting plates have no washers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 74,924 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 74,826 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 74,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 74,566 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 74,532 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 74,532 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 74,065 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 73,328 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 72,254 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 931L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 931L, 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 JDP 931L registered?

JDP 931L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 21 March 1973.

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