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RBH 583L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

24,312 mi
Last recorded24,312 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBH 583L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 24,312 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 24,019 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 23,474 miles

some corrosion to nearside seat belt mounting

Fail 25 Apr 2016 23,474 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member by steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure reel insecure (5.2.1a)

some corrosion to nearside seat belt mounting

Pass 29 May 2015 22,672 miles

nearside seat belt mounting starting to corrode

Fail 28 May 2015 22,672 miles

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

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

nearside seat belt mounting starting to corrode

Pass 23 May 2014 22,321 miles

nearside seat belt mounting starting to corrode

Fail 17 May 2014 22,321 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside seat belt mounting starting to corrode

Pass 4 May 2013 21,859 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 21,529 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,393 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 21,249 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 21,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 16,598 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 16,513 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 16,513 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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

slight play in steering with wheels raised

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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RBH 583L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RBH 583L, 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 RBH 583L registered?

RBH 583L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 28 March 1973.

Is RBH 583L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBH 583L shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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