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NOJ 283M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

160,792 mi
Last recorded160,792 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOJ 283M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 160,792 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp With side and stop lamps (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp With side and stop lamps (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 160,792 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp With side and stop lamps (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp With side and stop lamps (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 158,164 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 155,686 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 7 May 2024 155,686 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 6 Aug 2021 154,055 miles

All 4x Tyres slightly cracking or perishing

Corrosion to Nsr and Osr fuel take support panel

Front Windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Brake pads crumbling, Adv replacement

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal slightly cracking or perishing

Pass 5 Aug 2020 152,917 miles

offside rear fuel tank support corroded

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Fail 15 Jul 2020 152,912 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion to offside rear fuel take support panel

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 20 Dec 2019 152,908 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 152,606 miles

O/S/R position lamp is slightly affected by the use of another lamp

chip in windscreen

non commercial tyres fitted

some imbalance on rear brakes (25kg fluctuation on O/S/R brake)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 152,435 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (very slight) (1.1.A.3f)

all wheel bearings have slight play

non commercial tyres fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2016 152,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all wheel bearings have slight play

brake pedal anti slip starting to wear

fuel feed hose to pump perishing

Pass 17 Jun 2015 151,928 miles

advise better securing of battery

advise sealing around n/s/f seatbelt mount

fuel feed pipe to pump starting to perrish

Pass 24 Jun 2014 151,555 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s wiper blade smearing

Pass 29 May 2013 150,843 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r outer and inner cv boots cracking

o/s/r outer and inner cv boots cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2012

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s/r seat belt fraying on outer edges

rear lamps minor earth fault whem signals operated

Pass 2 Jun 2011 146,886 miles

advise de-adjusting clutch cable

advise new n/s wiper blade

air leak on n/s of inlet

brake pedal anti-slip mat wearing on edge

n/s r/cover gasket weaping

Pass 24 Jun 2010 145,433 miles

advise better load bearing washers on front seats

advise better securing of n/s/r fuel pipe from filter to n/s f.i rail

fuel cap seal perrishing

fuel feed pipe from tank to f.i pump starting to split

minor corrosion forming under o/s/f seatbelt load bearing plate

n/s/f inner arch step holed

slight o/s/f service brake warp

slight perrishing on steering coupling

Fail 17 Jun 2010 145,433 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise better load bearing washers on front seats

advise better securing of n/s/r fuel pipe from filter to n/s f.i rail

fuel cap seal perrishing

fuel feed pipe from tank to f.i pump starting to split

minor corrosion forming under o/s/f seatbelt load bearing plate

n/s/f inner arch step holed

slight o/s/f service brake warp

slight perrishing on steering coupling

Pass 22 Jun 2009 144,140 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 144,139 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake pedal return assist spring broken no bind evident and pedal returning fully at time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2008 142,803 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 140,705 miles

advise new steering coupling(perrished)

advise replacement of steering idler pin

Pass 20 Jun 2006 138,084 miles

draglink balljoint slight play(rearmost)

idler pin on axel has play.

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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NOJ 283M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NOJ 283M, 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 NOJ 283M registered?

NOJ 283M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 August 1973.

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