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OTU 372L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,076 mi
Last recorded10,076 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTU 372L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 10,076 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 22 Sep 2017 10,076 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Sep 2016 95,184 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tire slightly perished

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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OTU 372L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OTU 372L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OTU 372L?

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What year was OTU 372L registered?

OTU 372L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 March 1973.

Is OTU 372L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTU 372L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OTU 372L have outstanding finance?

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