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MHO 785L

1973 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,537 mi
Last recorded93,537 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle26,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHO 785L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 93,537 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 93,002 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 93,002 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 92,571 miles

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

nearside rear outer cv boot split

Pass 15 Aug 2013 92,197 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 92,197 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2012 91,988 miles

nearside rear outer cv boot split

Fail 28 May 2012 91,987 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

nearside rear outer cv boot split

Pass 18 Sep 2008 91,980 miles

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

nearside rear drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 10 Sep 2008 91,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

nearside rear drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 24 Aug 2007 91,064 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 91,064 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 90,258 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 89,309 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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MHO 785L is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 26,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MHO 785L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MHO 785L?

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What year was MHO 785L registered?

MHO 785L is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 16 March 1973.

Is MHO 785L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHO 785L shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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