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NPM 733M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests27 (12 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

48,209 mi
Last recorded48,209 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPM 733M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 15 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 48,209 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion excessive corrosion not in prescribed area (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 45,856 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front poor

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

exhaust poor

slight bind o/s/f brake

slight play in steering ends

Fail 12 May 2017 45,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion step area poor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Front poor

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in steering ends

Fail 9 May 2017 45,856 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion step area poor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Front poor

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in steering ends

Pass 20 May 2016 44,104 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

o/s/ r and n/s/f tyres walls poor

Fail 19 May 2016 44,104 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

o/s/ r and n/s/f tyres walls poor

Pass 18 May 2015 42,504 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise both front panel/floor areas corroded

advise underbody corrosion

Fail 13 May 2015 42,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise both front panel/floor areas corroded

advise both front wiper blades not tested

advise underbody corrosion

Pass 14 May 2014 40,699 miles

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

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

advise corrosion on offside and nearside rear outer arch/quarter panel areas

advise underbody corrosion

advise underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 14 May 2014 40,697 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise corrosion on offside and nearside rear outer arch/quarter panel areas

advise underbody corrosion

advise underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 14 Apr 2014 40,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Axle beam modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Axle beam modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

advise both front wiper blades not tested

advise offside rear outer arch/quarter panels are corroded

advise underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2013 38,731 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

advise corrosion on front and rear suspension components

advise corrosion on front steering components

advise extensive welding has been carried out to front axle beam

advise front wiper blades not tested

advise underbody corrosion

advise underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Mar 2013 38,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle beam modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Axle beam modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

advise corrosion on front and rear suspension components

advise corrosion on front steering components

advise extensive welding has been carried out to front axle beam

advise front wiper blades not tested

advise underbody corrosion

advise underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Apr 2012 37,185 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside outer rear/rear panel is corroded

advise underbody corrosion

advise underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 2 Apr 2012 37,177 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2011 36,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2011 36,178 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2010 34,917 miles

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

front & rear axles, floor pans, inner arches, chassis, sills & boot pan corroded

nearside front tyre deteriorated & distorted

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2010 34,917 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

floor pans, chassis, inner arches, sills & boot pan corroded

nearside front tyre deteriorated

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2009 33,096 miles

brake pedal long travel

inner sills, jacking points, inner arches, chassis & floor pans corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2009 33,096 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal long travel

inner sills, jacking points, inner arches, chassis & floor pans corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2008 31,572 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front axle cxcessively weld repaired?axel very poor?

Fail 7 Mar 2008 31,572 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front axle cxcessively weld repaired?axel very poor?

Fail 5 Mar 2008 31,564 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 31,542 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 30,230 miles

Advises as per original mot

Fail 31 Jan 2007 30,220 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front shock absorber lower bush slightly worn

Unable to check slide door but closed securely

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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NPM 733M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NPM 733M, 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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NPM 733M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 September 1973.

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