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NAA 305L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

69,646 mi
Last recorded69,646 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAA 305L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 69,646 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front steps (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outrigger to sill mounting has corrosion around it (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion around windscreen rubber

Fail 6 Feb 2020 69,645 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both rear inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis mounting has hole caused by corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine compartment floor within prescribed area of engine mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated floor pan within chassis area heavily corroded with holes in it (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front steps (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outrigger to sill mounting has corrosion around it (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion around windscreen rubber

Pass 18 May 2017 68,789 miles

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to nearside rear floor panel

corrosion to offside under floor paneling

Fail 10 May 2017 68,785 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

corrosion to nearside rear floor panel

corrosion to offside under floor paneling

indicator-wiper combi switch insecure

parking brake effort just within limits

Pass 10 May 2016 68,357 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 67,835 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 67,831 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

column lower bush very loose

front panel very corroded n/s and o/s

Pass 28 Apr 2014 64,803 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front panel has some corrosion but just outside testable areas

Pass 1 May 2013 59,294 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 56,942 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 56,941 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 56,833 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 56,833 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 56,367 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 56,367 miles

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear sill panel corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2009 55,716 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 55,072 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 May 2008 55,070 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 May 2007 53,472 miles
Fail 17 May 2007

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2006 52,159 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 52,159 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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NAA 305L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NAA 305L, 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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NAA 305L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 May 1973.

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