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MOU 307L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,780 mi
Last recorded89,780 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOU 307L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 89,780 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 89,775 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges in engine bay and layin along side with unprotected connection. (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges under arch going into bulkhead sharp hole no rubber gromet. (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure rusty hole under seat runner (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired around mounting. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced next to seat mounting/runner. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts in engine bay wires hanging down near carb linkage (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 85,213 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 84,970 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower arms very slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 84,569 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 83,235 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in both rear wheel bearings (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 82,646 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 81,203 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 79,856 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 79,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 78,194 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 78,175 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 75,339 miles

body in poor condition

corosion to chassis

exsesive corosion to o/s sill

Fail 28 Jun 2012 76,315 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

body in poor condition

exsesive corosion to o/s/r jacking point

exsesive corrosion to o/s sill

slight play in steering idler

Pass 15 Jun 2011 74,430 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING EDGE AND PERISHED

N/S/R ENGINE COMPARTMENT CORRODED

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 74,430 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING EDGE AND PERISHED

N/S/R ENGINE COMPARTMENT CORRODED

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 71,657 miles

ENGINE COMPARTMENT CORRODED

O/S/R OUT RIGGER CORRODED

Fail 23 Jun 2010 71,657 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

ENGINE COMPARTMENT CORRODED

O/S/R OUT RIGGER CORRODED

Pass 7 Jul 2008 66,494 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 66,494 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 62,562 miles

indicators flash just under 120 times per min

Pass 27 Apr 2006 59,284 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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MOU 307L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MOU 307L, 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 MOU 307L registered?

MOU 307L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 March 1973.

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