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KUR 187L

1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,223 mi
Last recorded65,223 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van53,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUR 187L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 65,223 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 63,442 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 61,653 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 59,909 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 58,015 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 57,106 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 56,356 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 56,356 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 53,783 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 51,165 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 49,670 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 47,408 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 45,557 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2013 42,954 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 40,467 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 38,447 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 34,953 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 32,316 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 29,156 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 24,559 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 24,554 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 22,010 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?

Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,834
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,223
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,126
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,121
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,016
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 889
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KUR 187L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 53,996 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KUR 187L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Delivery Van typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KUR 187L?

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What year was KUR 187L registered?

KUR 187L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 8 January 1973.

Is KUR 187L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUR 187L shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KUR 187L have outstanding finance?

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