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NRB 894M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,671 mi
Last recorded23,671 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRB 894M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2022 23,671 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting foot well (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door hinge/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis/floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis/floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bumper support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 May 2018 9,329 miles

Central Upper Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel cap sealing ring perished

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

Nearside Rear outriggers / body mounts heavily corroded

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front floor pans and inner body panels have holes caused by corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2017 6,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower corrosion NSF body/floor

Nearside Rear Outer corrosion NSR outriggers/chassis

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower corrosion OSF body/floor

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 6,090 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower corrosion OSF body/floor

Nearside Front Lower corrosion NSF body/floor

Nearside Rear Outer corrosion NSR outriggers/chassis

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower corrosion OSR body/floor

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 1,852 miles

Slight corrosion to rear panel

general corrosion to nearside and offside front door steps

Pass 17 Jun 2015 98,844 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 94,642 miles

Engine couling lower covers insecure.

Exhaust deteriorated.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 90,337 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal has some travel but not excessive

Pass 9 May 2012 84,198 miles

N/S/R D/SHAFT GAITER SPLIT

Fail 9 May 2012 84,198 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

N/S/R D/SHAFT GAITER SPLIT

Pass 18 May 2011 80,948 miles

Nearside rear cv boot deteriorated.

Slight corrosion to nearside rear jacking point

corrosion to rear panel

Pass 12 May 2010 76,985 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 76,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r outer cv boot split

Pass 1 Jun 2009 73,349 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 73,347 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 22 May 2009 73,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 70,429 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 70,428 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 70,425 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 70,423 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 66,920 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 66,919 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bodywork in poor condition

nearside driveshaft boot split

rear number plate slighty deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2006 63,440 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 63,439 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

excessive corrosion on bodywork

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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NRB 894M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NRB 894M, 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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NRB 894M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 August 1973.

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