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MHO 10L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Grey Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,874 mi
Last recorded69,874 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHO 10L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 69,874 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 69,874 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 69,847 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 69,847 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 69,808 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 69,808 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 69,780 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 69,713 miles

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

nearside rear engine side lower floor becoming corroded

nearside rear inner sill/inner wheel arch holed and corroded

nearside rear outer sill holed and corroded

offside rear inner sill/ inner wing holed and corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2011 69,713 miles

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

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

nearside rear engine side lower floor becoming corroded

nearside rear inner sill/inner wheel arch holed and corroded

nearside rear outer sill holed and corroded

offside rear inner sill/ inner wing holed and corroded

Pass 20 May 2010 69,564 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear inner sill/inner wheel arch becoming holed and corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch holed and corroded

Fail 13 May 2010 69,564 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear inner sill/inner wheel arch becoming holed and corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch holed and corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2008 69,510 miles

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

nearside rear inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2008 69,510 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

nearside rear inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2007 69,239 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 69,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front wipers deteriorated.Slight play on steering idler.Steering colomn rubber disc cracking.O/s/f and n/s/f of axle beam deteriorating.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 68,964 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 68,964 miles

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

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

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

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

major oil leak from engine area

steering box flexing on mountings

Pass 29 Jul 2005 65,394 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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MHO 10L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Grey with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 MHO 10L, 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 MHO 10L registered?

MHO 10L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is MHO 10L safe to buy?

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