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MHS 718L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,156 mi
Last recorded43,156 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHS 718L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 43,156 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 42,918 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 42,918 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 42,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside track rod inner ball joint worn

Pass 1 Nov 2013 42,618 miles

nearside track rod inner ball joint worn

Pass 24 Oct 2012 42,260 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 42,260 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 41,387 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 40,603 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 40,094 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 38,584 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 38,397 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s outer floor corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2006 37,970 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 36,896 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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MHS 718L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MHS 718L, 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

How do I check the history of MHS 718L?

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What year was MHS 718L registered?

MHS 718L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 January 1973.

Is MHS 718L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHS 718L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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