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RFF 324M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,694 mi
Last recorded93,694 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFF 324M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 93,694 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 93,301 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 92,985 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 92,029 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 91,693 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 98,908 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 88,923 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 88,104 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 86,817 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 86,816 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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 Front Upper 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 (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 84,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 84,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 83,983 miles

o/s front anti roll bar centre bush mounting corroded.

Fail 5 Aug 2009 83,982 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

o/s front anti roll bar centre bush mounting corroded.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 82,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 82,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 80,093 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 80,093 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

off side rear drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 14 Jun 2006 77,095 miles

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

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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RFF 324M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 miles. This 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 RFF 324M, 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 RFF 324M registered?

RFF 324M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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