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MMX 522L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,450 mi
Last recorded59,450 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMX 522L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 59,450 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 59,445 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 59,439 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 59,439 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 59,406 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Aug 2016 59,390 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 59,304 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 59,304 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 59,173 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 59,168 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 59,168 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 58,992 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 58,843 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 58,646 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 58,601 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 58,536 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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MMX 522L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MMX 522L, 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 MMX 522L registered?

MMX 522L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 April 1973.

Is MMX 522L safe to buy?

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