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NEL 440M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

4,828 mi
Last recorded4,828 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEL 440M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 4,828 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside rear outer drive shaft gaiter split

Oil leak ()

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 4,812 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Rear Outer c/v gaiter split

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 4,812 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Rear Outer c/v gaiter split

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 4,548 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 4,545 miles

Centre Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 3,832 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 1,420 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 1 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 1 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 135,913 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 132,712 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 132,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 82,200 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 130,212 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 128,206 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 128,206 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 125,999 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 122,677 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 120,899 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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NEL 440M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 miles. This 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 NEL 440M, 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 NEL 440M registered?

NEL 440M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 August 1973.

Is NEL 440M safe to buy?

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