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RGP 414L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

21,276 mi
Last recorded21,276 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGP 414L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 21,276 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security x member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 21,268 miles

Front crossmember holed and corroded

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

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

Oil leak poss rear crank oil seal ()

all rear cv boots split

Fail 6 Jul 2017 21,264 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front crossmember holed and corroded

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

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

Oil leak poss rear crank oil seal ()

all rear cv boots split

Pass 22 Sep 2015 21,262 miles

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

Nearside frontchassis holed/corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak .possibly rear crankshaft seal

Fail 8 Sep 2015 21,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside frontchassis holed/corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak .possibly rear crankshaft seal

Pass 25 Sep 2014 21,256 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front crossmember holed / corroded but not in any prescribed area

nearside rear drive shaft inner and outer cv boots split

offside rear drive shaft inner and outer cv boots split

Fail 9 Jul 2014 21,255 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 20,760 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

o/s floor and sill/floor area holed and corroded not in p/a

Fail 15 Jul 2011 20,759 miles

Centre Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

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

o/s floor and sill/floor area holed and corroded not in p/a

Pass 6 Nov 2008 20,606 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Nov 2008 20,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear bumper insecure

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Feb 2008 20,601 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

n/s/r 2bumper bolts missing

Pass 13 Jul 2006 15,736 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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RGP 414L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RGP 414L, 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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RGP 414L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 March 1973.

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