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RGH 310L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,277 mi
Last recorded87,277 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGH 310L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 87,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 13 Nov 2011 86,848 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 86,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 83,003 miles

n/s suspension bump stop missing,front axie corroded.attention to chassis rust.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 72,032 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 69,321 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front ns&os bump stop rubbers missing. Rear ns&os lamp lens slightly opaque.

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Surface corrosion on chassis rails. NSR chassis and nsr out rigger corroded.[not pre-scribed areas]

Fail 9 Jul 2008 69,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front ns&os bump stop rubbers missing. Rear ns&os lamp lens slightly opaque.

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Surface corrosion on chassis rails. NSR chassis and nsr out rigger corroded.[not pre-scribed areas]

Pass 6 Jul 2007 67,820 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 67,820 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 65,282 miles

NSR & central chassis corroded. †Many new panels & members fitted-welding of a low standard. †Front outrigger central member corroded.

Surface rust on front & rear brake pipes. †Weld repairs heavily undersealed. †Rear lamp lenes deteriorating. †

oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2006 65,282 miles

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

NSR chassis corroded. †Many new panels & members fitted- welding of low standard. †Front outrigger central member corroded.

Surface rust on front & rear brake pipes. †Weld repair to ns&os seat belt pre-scribed area heavily undersealed. †Rear lamp lens deteriorated.

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2006 65,249 miles

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Many new panels & members fitted.Unfortunatly welding of a low standard. †Front outrigger central memeber corroded.

NSR chassis corroded.[outside any pre-scribed areas] †

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Surface rust on rear brake pipes. †Slight play in steering idler .

battery insecure

oil leak

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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RGH 310L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RGH 310L, 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 RGH 310L registered?

RGH 310L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 March 1973.

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