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MDC 773L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,960 mi
Last recorded53,960 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDC 773L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 53,960 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 53,888 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 53,879 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 53,840 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 53,156 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 52,852 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 52,851 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 52,608 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 52,102 miles

front brake discs pitted.new front brake pads fitted will require a bedding in period recomend no heavy.

Fail 18 Aug 2009 52,102 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 51,674 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 51,327 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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MDC 773L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MDC 773L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MDC 773L registered?

MDC 773L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 March 1973.

Is MDC 773L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDC 773L shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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