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RGU 283L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,166 mi
Last recorded99,166 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGU 283L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 99,166 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 99,070 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded beam axle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel tub/floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 97,037 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear drive shaft outer boot split

Fail 11 Apr 2016 97,020 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed under dash (1.9.2c)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel tub area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

front brake application uneven nearside slow (3.7.B.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed bolts slack (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear drive shaft outer boot split

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 93,021 miles

engine oil leak

nearside door hinge bolts missing but secure

offside door hinge bolts loose, door still secure

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

steering box leaking and noisy/rough

Pass 12 Jul 2013 90,391 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside floor/chassis corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2013 90,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside floor/chassis corroded

Pass 12 May 2011 87,375 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front suspension ball joint rubber boots split

offside front brake caliper lower bleed nipple broken

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear outer sill corroding

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2010 84,079 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

drive shaft gaiters deteriorated

front suspension ball joint boots split

nearside door mirror not fitted

offside rear inner wheel arch corroding

Fail 17 May 2010 84,059 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

drive shaft gaiters deteriorated

front suspension ball joint boots split

nearside door mirror not fitted

offside rear inner wheel arch corroding

Pass 15 May 2009 82,580 miles

ALL TYRES OLD

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

UNDERSIDE CORRODED IN ALL AREAS OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS

Fail 1 May 2009 82,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

UNDERSIDE CORRODED IN ALL AREAS OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS

Pass 18 Jul 2007 79,901 miles

AS PER 743504597196

Fail 13 Jul 2007 79,879 miles

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

BALL JOINTS HAVE SPLIT BOOTS

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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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RGU 283L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 RGU 283L, 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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RGU 283L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 21 March 1973.

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