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NAA 385L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

93,288 mi
Last recorded93,288 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAA 385L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 93,288 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspesion bump stop missing

Rear chassis legs coroded and hold via engine mounts

various under vehical corrosion

Fail 15 May 2017 93,284 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts stearing on lock (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts stearing on lock (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspesion bump stop missing

Rear chassis legs coroded and hold via engine mounts

various under vehical corrosion

Pass 5 May 2016 91,402 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 91,402 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 91,386 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both upper (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 90,795 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 90,160 miles

both headlamp reflectors in poor condition

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 14 May 2013 90,160 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp reflectors in poor condition

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 28 Jul 2011 88,812 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 88,812 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 87,254 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 87,254 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 85,526 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

horn only works intermitantly

Pass 22 Jul 2008 84,780 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 84,776 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 84,064 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 84,060 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 83,614 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 83,614 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 385L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 NAA 385L, 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 NAA 385L registered?

NAA 385L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 April 1973.

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