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NOR 702L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

24,029 mi
Last recorded24,029 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOR 702L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 24,029 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 24,029 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 23,600 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 23,409 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under seatbase (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 23,404 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under seatbase (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 22,909 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 22,172 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 21,353 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 20,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15H (5.2.3 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 20,200 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 19,723 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 18,845 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 16,494 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2015 14,010 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 14,010 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 12,488 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 12,088 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 May 2013 12,088 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 9,534 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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NOR 702L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc 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 NOR 702L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NOR 702L registered?

NOR 702L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 May 1973.

Is NOR 702L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOR 702L shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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