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NKL 493M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,516 mi
Last recorded13,516 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKL 493M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 13,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2026 13,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 12,982 miles

Nearside Rear Outer drive shaft boot split

Offside Rear Outer drive shaft boot split

Fail 6 Aug 2024 12,982 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer drive shaft gaiter split

Offside Rear Outer drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 6 Aug 2024 12,982 miles

All direction indicators not working not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer drive shaft gaiter split

Offside Rear Outer drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 18 Apr 2023 12,745 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 12,303 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 11,177 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 10,797 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 8,800 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

washers working intermitantly

Pass 4 Oct 2018 8,759 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 7,699 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 7,698 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 7,546 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 6,240 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 4,602 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 1,973 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2012 1,937 miles

Oil leak

osr battery tray corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2011 98,708 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in Idler arm

Pass 25 Jul 2011 98,708 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in Idler arm

Pass 5 Aug 2010 97,160 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 95,753 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 94,058 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 91,164 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 88,210 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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NKL 493M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NKL 493M, 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 NKL 493M registered?

NKL 493M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 August 1973.

Is NKL 493M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKL 493M shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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