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NUH 527M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

130,774 mi
Last recorded130,774 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUH 527M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 130,774 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 130,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point / crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front panel / crash pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 130,331 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 130,329 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 129,293 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 129,291 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower mounting (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At chassis junction (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 128,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 128,843 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Front under floor chassis corroded N/S front (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front under floor chassis corroded O/S front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S body to chassis rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Front axel excessively corroded N/S & O/S (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 128,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened mounting bracket (2.4.G.1)

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs carried out under vehicle

Fail 5 Jun 2017 128,548 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam inappropriately repaired holed and corroded (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing ball joint locking nut missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket insecure (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened mounting bracket (2.4.G.1)

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs carried out under vehicle

Fail 28 Apr 2017 128,534 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger / jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 128,240 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 128,240 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 127,138 miles

offside front wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 28 Sep 2013 126,533 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 126,521 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 121,239 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 121,197 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Unable to open tailgate to inspect load area

Fail 29 Apr 2006 121,147 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Front Brake pedal excessively corroded (3.3.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

genral corroion notice & adviced, too many & too mush to list

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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NUH 527M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 NUH 527M, 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 NUH 527M registered?

NUH 527M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 August 1973.

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