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RGL 533M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,263 mi
Last recorded51,263 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGL 533M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 51,263 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 51,041 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 50,249 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 49,500 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 46,710 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 44,417 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 42,848 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 41,366 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 41,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 39,140 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 124,510 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 124,510 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 12,494 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 12,494 miles

Brake pressure build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 17 May 2012 12,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 12,494 miles

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

Corrosion to nearside and offside rear floor pans, nearside front panel all outside prescribed areas

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 12,494 miles

Corrosion to nearside front chassis

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

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

Slight play in steering idler arm

Fail 8 Jun 2010 12,494 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to nearside front chassis

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

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

Slight play in steering idler arm

Pass 4 Jun 2009 12,495 miles

Reccomend replaced screenwasher pump, slow operation.

Slight wear steering idler bush.

Fail 2 Jun 2009 12,494 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight wear steering idler bush.

Pass 29 May 2008 12,494 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 12,494 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 12,494 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 12,494 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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RGL 533M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RGL 533M, 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 RGL 533M registered?

RGL 533M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 August 1973.

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The MOT history for RGL 533M shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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