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NNM 681M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,472 mi
Last recorded28,472 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNM 681M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 28,472 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 28,472 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 28,460 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Wiper switch insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2019 21,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 27 Jun 2019 21,898 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 18,030 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

slight play in steering column

Pass 26 Jul 2017 12,885 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall signs of being run flat

Pass 8 Sep 2016 10,178 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 10,178 miles

Centre Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 9,727 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front and rear (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play on front axle (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 9,727 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front and rear (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play on front axle (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 9,375 miles

Centre Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 8,898 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 7,751 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 6,005 miles

Centre Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

clutch very heavy. difficulty in engaging gears

Fail 31 Aug 2011 5,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

clutch very heavy. difficulty in engaging gears

o/s/r driveshaft insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2010 4,592 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 2,524 miles

brake pedal rubber detiorited

extensive underside repairs

Fail 11 Sep 2009 2,524 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal rubber detiorited

extensive underside repairs

Pass 16 Aug 2006 98,717 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 96,342 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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NNM 681M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NNM 681M, 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 NNM 681M registered?

NNM 681M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 August 1973.

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