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MAE 841L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,176 mi
Last recorded97,176 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAE 841L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 97,176 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 97,164 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 96,469 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 76,434 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 96,280 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2010 95,867 miles

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

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 21 May 2007 92,928 miles

some areas to floor pan starting to rust slightly. o/s/f tyre wear to inner edge of tread.

Pass 16 Feb 2006 86,948 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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MAE 841L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 MAE 841L, 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 MAE 841L registered?

MAE 841L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 March 1973.

Is MAE 841L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAE 841L shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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