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MAE 845L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,510 mi
Last recorded73,510 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAE 845L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 73,510 miles

front brakes has slight imbalance

nearside front rear of inner arch corroded

nearside rear front of inner arch corroded hole

offside front brake binding

Pass 22 Jul 2016 72,420 miles

nearside rear inner sill corroded hole

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2016 72,406 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door shut (5.2.6)

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

nearside rear inner sill corroded hole

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2015 70,858 miles

nearside rear inner sill corroded hole

Fail 17 Jun 2015 70,777 miles

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

nearside rear inner sill corroded hole

Pass 26 Jul 2013 69,535 miles

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside inner floor/sill corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 66,941 miles

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

offside rear inner arch corroded

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Fail 15 Jun 2012 66,914 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

offside rear inner arch corroded

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 25 Sep 2010 64,794 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2009 62,313 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 61,489 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 60,072 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 58,734 miles

Oil leak

n/s floorpan plate not seam welded

o/s and n/s/r inner sills holed

slight play in steering idler

Fail 1 Sep 2006 58,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine oil leak

n/s and o/s rear inner sill corroded

n/s floorpan repair plate seam welded

slight play to steering idler

Fail 31 Jul 2006 58,704 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake fluid level low

diff bearing noisey

engine oil leak

n/s and o/s rear inner sills corroded

rear jacking points corroded

slight leak to exhaust

slight play to o/s rear wheel bearing

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 845L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MAE 845L, 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 845L registered?

MAE 845L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 March 1973.

Is MAE 845L safe to buy?

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