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LCG 744L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,459 mi
Last recorded75,459 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCG 744L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 75,459 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 75,456 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 75,315 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 75,256 miles

Advise all four tyre perished

Fail 20 Apr 2016 75,256 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Advise all four tyre perished

Pass 16 Apr 2015 75,149 miles

Offside front and nearside rear jacking points corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 74,977 miles

Offside front and nearside rear jacking points corroded.

Fail 22 Apr 2014 74,794 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front and nearside rear jacking points corroded.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 73,101 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 72,453 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 70,367 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 67,543 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

slight light interferance on both sides rear.

Fail 11 May 2010 67,542 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

slight light interferance on both sides rear.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 65,695 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 65,655 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Torsion bar repaired by welding (2.4.E.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

STEERING DAMPER LOOSE.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 63,163 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 63,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

o/s n/s outer sills in very poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2007 62,372 miles

both front inner archs badly corroded around jacking points

both front wheel arches

drivers seat belt mount corroded

front inner valance badly corroded by steering box

inner arch corroded around seat belt mount ns

ns floor pan badly corroded

ns outer sill panel corroded

nsr inner sill corroded around wheel arch area

os outer sill panel badly corroded

slight exhaust blow from heat exchanger ns joint to tail pipe

Fail 5 Mar 2007 62,372 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front inner archs badly corroded around jacking points

both front wheel arches

drivers seat belt mount corroded

front inner valance badly corroded by steering box

inner arch corroded around seat belt mount ns

ns floor pan badly corroded

ns outer sill panel corroded

nsr inner sill corroded around wheel arch area

os outer sill panel badly corroded

slight exhaust blow from heat exchanger ns joint to tail pipe

Pass 27 Feb 2006 61,518 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside and offside sills corroded

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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LCG 744L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LCG 744L, 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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LCG 744L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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