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NTX 156L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,529 mi
Last recorded73,529 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTX 156L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 73,529 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 73,509 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Steering pivot shaft on front axle end play

Pass 9 May 2018 63,467 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play Steering idler in front axle (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 62,998 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 60,254 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 59,349 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 59,251 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 58,865 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front washer jet blocked

Fail 13 Jul 2013 58,865 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front washer jet blocked

Pass 17 Sep 2011 58,194 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 56,778 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 55,559 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 55,559 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 54,318 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

slight corrosion on n/s and o/s inner sills

Pass 22 Aug 2007 52,033 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 52,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 49,026 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 49,026 miles

Front Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 45,642 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005

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

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

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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NTX 156L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NTX 156L, 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 NTX 156L registered?

NTX 156L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 February 1973.

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