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RGC 745L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,639 mi
Last recorded72,639 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGC 745L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 72,639 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 72,639 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 72,555 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 72,553 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 72,438 miles

Centre Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front inner sills excessive corrosion outside of pescribed areas

nearside front lower valance excessively corroded not within pescribed areas

Fail 17 Jun 2015 72,438 miles

Centre Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front inner sills excessive corrosion outside of pescribed areas

nearside front lower valance excessively corroded not within pescribed areas

Pass 17 Jun 2014 72,377 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front lower valance excessive corrosion outside of pescribed areas

Pass 1 Jul 2013 72,270 miles

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

front lower valance excessive corrosion outside of pescribed areas

nearside front wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 18 Jan 2012 72,198 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 72,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre perishing

Fail 5 Aug 2011 72,047 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 23 Jul 2010 71,965 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 71,965 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

both front jacking areas excessively corroded but outside of pescribed areas

Pass 10 Aug 2009 71,505 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

excessive corrosion offside and nearside rear floorpans outside of pescribed areas

excessive corrosion offside fron body and floorpan outside of pescribed areas

Fail 7 Aug 2009 71,501 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

excessive corrosion offside and nearside rear floorpans outside of pescribed areas

excessive corrosion offside fron body and floorpan outside of pescribed areas

Pass 4 Aug 2008 70,858 miles

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

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

nearside seat belt end retained by safety pin

Fail 30 Jul 2008 70,846 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

nearside seat belt end retained by safety pin

Pass 13 Aug 2007 70,530 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 70,290 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 70,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion of under body and parts

Pass 13 Jul 2005 70,252 miles

slight corrosion of inner o/s sill panel

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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RGC 745L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RGC 745L, 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 RGC 745L registered?

RGC 745L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 26 February 1973.

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