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LIL 3430

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,992 mi
Last recorded36,992 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 3430
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 36,992 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger at chassis corroded. (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r driveshaft gators split . inner and outer.

Fail 28 Nov 2017 36,990 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger at chassis corroded. (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r driveshaft gators split . inner and outer.

Pass 25 May 2017 36,730 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 24 May 2017 36,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 35,445 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 35,445 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 34,948 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 34,560 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 33,416 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 31,932 miles

Slight misting of oil on offside rear shock absorber

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 26 May 2011 31,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Slight misting of oil on offside rear shock absorber

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 18 May 2010 30,057 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 27,899 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 27,895 miles

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 26,421 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 26,421 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 26,007 miles

as before

Fail 20 Apr 2007 26,007 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

both rear c.v. gaiters

corrosion

slight play in steering pivot

slight play in wheelbearings

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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LIL 3430 is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LIL 3430, 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 LIL 3430 registered?

LIL 3430 is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 March 1973.

Is LIL 3430 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIL 3430 shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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