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POT 433M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,529 mi
Last recorded50,529 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOT 433M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 50,529 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 50,528 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 49,411 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner o/s/f devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2016 48,445 miles

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2015 29,357 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 29,357 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 29,359 miles

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

fuel hose perished/cracking o/s/r

Fail 4 Aug 2014 29,357 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

brake pedal slow to return and advise brake pedal travel

fuel hose perished/cracking o/s/r

Pass 13 Aug 2012 29,357 miles

FRONT BRAKE HOSES AT AWKWARD ANGLES AT OUTER ENDS - ALMOST KINKED

FUEL HOSE BADLY PERISHED BETWEEN PUMP + FILTER

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

LOWERED SUSPENSION

VERY LONG BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL

play in all wheel bearings - n/s/r worse

rear indicator lenses badly faded

Fail 30 Jul 2012 29,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT BRAKE HOSES AT AWKWARD ANGLES AT OUTER ENDS - ALMOST KINKED

FUEL HOSE BADLY PERISHED BETWEEN PUMP + FILTER

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

LOWERED SUSPENSION

VERY LONG BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL

play in all wheel bearings - n/s/r worse

rear indicator lenses badly faded

Pass 19 Aug 2011 29,357 miles

front tyres low tread inner edges

movement in suspension ball joints n/s/f and o/s/f

n/s/f lower suspension arm grease boot split

n/s/r brake binding

o/s/f upper and lower suspension grease boots split

o/s/r panel damage

play in rear wheel bearings

rear indicators faded

servo hose poor fitting

washers poor

Pass 17 Aug 2010 29,357 miles

brake fluid low

earth fault at rear lights

engine oil leak

movement in o/s/f bottom ball joint

movement in rear wheel bearings

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2010 29,357 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid low

earth fault at rear lights

engine oil leak

movement in o/s/f bottom ball joint

movement in rear wheel bearings

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2009 29,375 miles

brake servo effect low

front brake discs slightly pitted

front tyre treads low on inner edges

lowered suspension fitted + lower ball-joint covers split

slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 6 Aug 2008 29,357 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 29,357 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 29,357 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 29,357 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Some play in steering component ball joints

Pass 15 Jun 2006 29,357 miles

engine burning oil,not excessive.

extensive weld repairs carried out to vehicle.

front axle corroding.

Fail 13 Jun 2006 29,357 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine burning oil,not excessive.

extensive weld repairs carried out to underside of vehicle.

front axle corroding.

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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POT 433M 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 60%.

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 POT 433M, 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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POT 433M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 August 1973.

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