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MHO 524L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Maroon Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,725 mi
Last recorded31,725 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHO 524L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 31,725 miles

N/S/F WHEEL ARCHE CORRODED AROUND STEP

Pass 15 Aug 2013 31,716 miles

advise n/s/f wheel arche step corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2012 31,654 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 31,644 miles

advise n/s/f step to wheel arche corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2011 31,644 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise n/s/f step to wheel arche corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2010 31,492 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 30,175 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 30,166 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 28,218 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 28,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 26,687 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 524L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Maroon with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 miles. This 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 MHO 524L, 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 MHO 524L registered?

MHO 524L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 March 1973.

Is MHO 524L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHO 524L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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