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MOU 801L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,162 mi
Last recorded45,162 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOU 801L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,955cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2025 45,162 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 44,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 44,229 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 44,134 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 43,953 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 43,725 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 43,432 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 43,201 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 43,678 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 42,496 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 41,903 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ball joint rubber cracking / splitting

light corrosion to the chassis

Pass 10 Apr 2014 41,232 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 39,887 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 38,467 miles

ball joint rubbers cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,192 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 37,544 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 36,916 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 35,580 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 32,927 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 48,352 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 801L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 801L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MOU 801L registered?

MOU 801L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 21 May 1973.

Is MOU 801L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MOU 801L shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MOU 801L have outstanding finance?

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