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MAE 840L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Turquoise Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

67,532 mi
Last recorded67,532 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAE 840L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 67,532 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 66,995 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 66,989 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 64,685 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 64,685 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 May 2020 64,551 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

main beam only on when switch is operated, doesn't stay on

Fail 1 May 2020 64,551 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

main beam only on when switch is operated, doesn't stay on

Pass 2 May 2019 64,418 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 64,418 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 63,865 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

hazard lights inoperative. Not an obligatory requirement on this age of vehicle

headlamp main beam tell tale/warning light inoperative

Fail 20 Jun 2018 63,865 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle beam assembly excessively corroded on offside & nearside end sections adjacent to torsion tubes & mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

hazard lights inoperative. Not an obligatory requirement on this age of vehicle

headlamp main beam tell tale/warning light inoperative

Pass 25 Apr 2017 61,587 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 61,164 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 60,007 miles

Some corrosion of front inner panel above chassis crossmember.

Fail 24 Apr 2015 60,007 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Some corrosion of front inner panel above chassis crossmember.

Pass 19 Dec 2013 58,811 miles

Centre Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 57,361 miles

Corrosion of offside & nearside front outrigger/jacking points.

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

Nearside rear drive shaft inner cv boot split.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear drive shaft outer cv boot split.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2012 56,897 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion of offside & nearside front outrigger/jacking points.

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

Nearside rear drive shaft inner cv boot split.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear drive shaft outer cv boot split.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2011 54,807 miles

Both front brake disc faces corroded on surfaces.

Both headlamp reflectors dull but light output & beam image satisfactory.

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Some corrosion of offside & nearside front & offside rear chassis outriggers but not within prescribed areas when tested.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside rear drive shaft outer boot split.

Fail 6 Apr 2011 54,807 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake disc faces corroded on surfaces.

Both headlamp reflectors dull but light output & beam image satisfactory.

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Some corrosion of offside & nearside front & offside rear chassis outriggers but not within prescribed areas when tested.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside rear drive shaft outer boot split.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 54,297 miles

n/s & o/s outer siils & all four jacking points have corrosion & holes in.these are outside testing areas.

Fail 13 Jul 2010 54,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 30 Jun 2010 54,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

SCREEN DAMAGE.CORROSION-CHASSIS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION ETC.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT.R DRIVE SHAFTS BOOTS SPLIT.R BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.HEADLIGHT TELL TALE INOPERATIVE.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 52,657 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 52,656 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 52,101 miles

ns front w/wiper/link has slight wear

Fail 6 Jun 2008 52,095 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

battery insercure os rear inner drive shaft bolt loose

Pass 11 May 2007 50,703 miles

Offside rear drive shaft inner & outer boots split.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 May 2007 50,703 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear drive shaft inner & outer boots split.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 May 2006 50,382 miles

o/s/r cv boot split †ferrules on both rear flexis becoming rusty †both rear brake pipes becoming rusty

steering box will need adjusting soon †brake pedal needs a firm push to bring lights on

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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MAE 840L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Turquoise with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 miles. This 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 MAE 840L, 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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MAE 840L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 March 1973.

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