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MNK 277L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

20,349 mi
Last recorded20,349 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNK 277L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 20,349 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 20,349 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 18,094 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Nov 2024 18,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2023 15,772 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2022 14,195 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 12,140 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 12,089 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 9,748 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge wear 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 6,827 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 6,827 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached inner bolts loose - tighten bolts (6.1.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 6,050 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 5,840 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 May 2017 58,404 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 5,496 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 5,496 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0% effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake pedal long, park brake movement long.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 5,266 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 5,266 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 4,769 miles

Rear outer CV bolts not fully tightened.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 3,108 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 2,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 99,045 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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MNK 277L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MNK 277L, 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 MNK 277L registered?

MNK 277L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 March 1973.

Is MNK 277L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MNK 277L shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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