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MJH 183L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

29,394 mi
Last recorded29,394 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJH 183L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 29,394 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 28,863 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 28,142 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 28,140 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting STEP (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 27,107 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

mandatory tell tail high beam light dim but working.

Fail 10 May 2023 27,107 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

mandatory tell tail high beam light dim but working.

Pass 7 May 2022 26,568 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 25,624 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 25,616 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2020 24,848 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner step corroded

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 22,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 21,634 miles

Nearside Front inner step area corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 21,173 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 20,191 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 19,183 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 18,287 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 May 2014 18,285 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 17,578 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

fuel cap sealig washer slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2013 175,575 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

fuel cap sealig washer slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2012 17,391 miles

jackjng points corroded

rear drive shaft inner gaiter torn

Pass 6 Jun 2011 17,312 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 17,274 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 17,112 miles

rear drive shaft inner boot split

Fail 14 Jun 2010 17,112 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear drive shaft inner boot split

Pass 5 Jun 2009 16,097 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 15,604 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 15,602 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 15,055 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 15,055 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 14,064 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 14,064 miles

Centre Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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MJH 183L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 MJH 183L, 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 MJH 183L registered?

MJH 183L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 February 1973.

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