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NHC 512L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

11,715 mi
Last recorded11,715 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHC 512L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 11,715 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 11,394 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 10,954 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 10,753 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 9,757 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 6,359 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 4,290 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 4,290 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 May 2015 102,153 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2015 102,153 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 99,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 96,041 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 96,030 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 90,347 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 90,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 77,966 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 75,473 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 74,805 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 158,568 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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NHC 512L 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 78.9%.

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 NHC 512L, 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 NHC 512L registered?

NHC 512L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 21 June 1973.

Is NHC 512L safe to buy?

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