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LUR 665L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

47,368 mi
Last recorded47,368 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUR 665L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 47,368 miles

Both rear tyre treads worn low on inner edges

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides of vehicle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 46,855 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 46,625 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 46,625 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 May 2018 46,622 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

both handbrake cables in poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2015 45,338 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 45,338 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 45,101 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 45,059 miles

offside handbrake cable in poor condition

Fail 29 Apr 2013 45,059 miles

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

offside handbrake cable in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2010 44,838 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

osf nsf tyres have sings of cracking and slight bulge

Pass 10 Apr 2007 37,689 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 34,709 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 32,908 miles

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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LUR 665L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LUR 665L, 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 LUR 665L registered?

LUR 665L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 January 1973.

Is LUR 665L safe to buy?

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