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NDV 999M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,426 mi
Last recorded64,426 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDV 999M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 64,426 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 62,031 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 62,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 60,799 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 60,179 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 60,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 59,363 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 59,363 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 59,119 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 59,119 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 58,625 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 58,625 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2009 57,455 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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NDV 999M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NDV 999M, 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 NDV 999M registered?

NDV 999M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 September 1973.

Is NDV 999M safe to buy?

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