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NPO 455M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,266 mi
Last recorded97,266 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPO 455M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 97,266 miles

advised dipped and main beam wrong way round

advised front tyres worn edges inside

advised underseal pipes ect

Fail 7 Jun 2019 97,266 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp number plate lamp flashing (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

advised dipped and main beam wrong way round

advised front tyres worn edges inside

advised underseal pipes ect

Pass 16 Apr 2015 96,925 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 96,924 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 96,365 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 93,779 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 91,234 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 87,096 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 87,096 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bad earth on rear lights

Pass 22 May 2007 83,250 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 804,487 miles

Battery tray rusty and holed.

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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NPO 455M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 miles. This 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 NPO 455M, 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 NPO 455M registered?

NPO 455M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 September 1973.

Is NPO 455M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPO 455M shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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