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MAR 141L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,243 mi
Last recorded27,243 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAR 141L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 27,243 miles

Both front tyres perishing.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 26,993 miles

Both front tyres perishing.

slight bearing noise from osf and nsr .

Pass 31 Jan 2017 26,376 miles

both front tyres perishing.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 25,958 miles

Oil leak.

Play in both front hub assemblys.

Exhaust heat exchange pipes corroding with paste.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 25,308 miles

NSF outrigger area corroded

Oil leak

exhaust corroded and repaired with paste

rear inner hubs moist

rear inner wheel arches heavily corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2014 25,085 miles

NSF and OSF inner wheel arches badly corroded

all front suspension balljoint dust covers deteriorated

both rear inner hubs moist

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 23,212 miles

n/s/f tyre perishing.

n/s/f upper ball joint dust cover deteriorating.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 22,129 miles

play in both front hub assemblys.

under side of front body corroding, especially o/s/f .

Pass 17 Jan 2011 21,101 miles

advise: front under body corroding in places.

advise: o/s/r shock top bush has a broken washer.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 19,518 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 19,270 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 19,251 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 19,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise: o/s/r c v boot split.(inner)

advise:play in both front hub assemblys.

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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MAR 141L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MAR 141L, 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 MAR 141L registered?

MAR 141L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 March 1973.

Is MAR 141L safe to buy?

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