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MOU 687L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,211 mi
Last recorded94,211 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOU 687L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 94,211 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 93,477 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 92,480 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 92,450 miles

Centre Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering pivot in centre (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2014 90,943 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 88,926 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 87,544 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 83,975 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 82,754 miles

Nearside rear drive shaft boot split.

Fail 20 Jul 2010 82,754 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear drive shaft boot split.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 82,299 miles

Some corrosion to floor area n/s center.

Fail 31 Jul 2009 82,299 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Some corrosion to floor area n/s center.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 82,016 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 82,016 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S BODY TO CHASSIS CORRODED.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

REAR DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS TORN.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 81,294 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear drive shaft CV.joint boots split.

Fail 26 Jun 2007 81,292 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Both rear drive shaft C.V,Joint boots split.

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside front wheel bearing some noise.

Pass 26 Jun 2006 79,688 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 79,688 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR NEAR SIDE CV BOOT TORN.

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 687L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 687L, 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 687L registered?

MOU 687L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 April 1973.

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