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NWL 131M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

80,573 mi
Last recorded80,573 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWL 131M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 80,573 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rust to outer sills and door skims

Pass 13 Jul 2020 79,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion to n/s outer sill

Pass 9 Jul 2019 78,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 78,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 77,690 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

some surface corrosion to wheel arches

Pass 4 Jul 2017 75,801 miles

Nearside Front some corrosion to step panel

Nearside Rear driveshaft boot damaged

Offside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion

Offside Rear driveshaft boot damaged

corrosion to floor cover panels

Fail 3 Jul 2017 75,801 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front some corrosion to step panel

Nearside Rear driveshaft boot damaged

Offside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion

Offside Rear driveshaft boot damaged

corrosion to floor cover panels

Pass 14 Jul 2016 72,939 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

general condition of underside of vehicle poor due to corrosion

offside floor cover panel corroded

slight corrosion to offside rear out rigger

Fail 23 Jun 2016 72,883 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle beam (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle beam (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear inner boot damaged

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear inner boot damaged

general condition of underside poor due to corrosion

offside floor cover panel corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2015 69,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to offside and nearside front floor

slight corrosion to offside floor cover panel

slight corrosion to offside step panel

some surface to corrosion to suspension iron work

Pass 25 Jun 2015 69,806 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to offside and nearside front floor

slight corrosion to offside floor cover panel

slight corrosion to offside step panel

some surface to corrosion to suspension iron work

Pass 19 Jun 2014 66,951 miles

rear driveshaft outer boots split

corrosion to off side floor cover panel

general condition of underside poor due to corrosion

slight corrosion to front crossmember

slight corrosion to front suspension arm

Pass 26 Jun 2013 64,540 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

general condition off front axle beam poor due to corrosion

nearside rear driveshaft boot split

offside floor cover panel corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2013 64,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

general condition off front axle beam poor due to corrosion

nearside rear driveshaft boot split

offside floor cover panel corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 62,338 miles

front suspension ball joint boot split

n/s/f outer driveshaft boot split

o/s floor cover panel corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2012 62,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front suspension ball joint boot split

n/s/f outer driveshaft boot split

o/s floor cover panel corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2011 58,956 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O.S Floor pan/ Cover excessively corroded

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 58,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O.S Floor pan/ Cover excessively corroded

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 56,130 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 56,130 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 53,600 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 53,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 50,310 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 476,328 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 43,957 miles

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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NWL 131M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NWL 131M, 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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NWL 131M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 November 1973.

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