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NAF 860M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,303 mi
Last recorded47,303 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAF 860M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 47,303 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 46,275 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearings have some play

Pass 8 May 2015 44,915 miles

Both front wheel bearings have some play

Offside rear inner and outer cv boots perished

Fail 7 May 2015 44,911 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front wheel bearings have some play

Offside rear inner cv boot perished

Pass 15 May 2014 42,824 miles

Slight play offside front and rear wheel bearings

Fail 12 May 2014 42,819 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Slight play offside front and rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 May 2013 39,787 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 39,785 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 May 2012 38,430 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 38,430 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 35,754 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 35,754 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 34,018 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 23,821 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 33,409 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 33,408 miles

Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 32,516 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 30,860 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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NAF 860M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue 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 NAF 860M, 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 NAF 860M registered?

NAF 860M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 August 1973.

Is NAF 860M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NAF 860M shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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