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RGN 612L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,871 mi
Last recorded63,871 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGN 612L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 63,871 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 63,812 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 63,601 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 63,356 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 63,356 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 62,252 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 60,845 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 60,845 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 58,134 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 58,134 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 56,831 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 54,248 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 52,805 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 52,805 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

both front and rear floors have surface corrosion

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 May 2009 51,603 miles

headlight patterns weak

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 18 May 2009 51,603 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

headlight patterns weak

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2007 51,031 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 50,158 miles

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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RGN 612L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RGN 612L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RGN 612L?

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What year was RGN 612L registered?

RGN 612L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 February 1973.

Is RGN 612L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGN 612L shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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