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RGU 287L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,421 mi
Last recorded43,421 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGU 287L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 43,421 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 43,309 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 42,706 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2018 42,683 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts to outer tread

Fail 11 Apr 2018 42,682 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative not working offside (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has cuts to outer tread

Pass 14 Mar 2017 42,374 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 42,293 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 41,993 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front tyre tread cracking (no ply/cords exposed)

slight brake fluctuation from rear brakes on RBT

Pass 18 Sep 2013 41,074 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight brake fluctuation from rear brakes on RBT (offside slightly worse). we advise attention

Pass 6 Sep 2012 40,590 miles

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

minimum brake effort from offside rear parking brake on RBT. we advise attention a.s.a.p

slight brake fluctuation from rear brakes on RBT. we advise attention a.s.a.p

Pass 10 Sep 2011 40,317 miles

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

minimum brake effort from o/s parking brake on RBT. we advise attention a.s.a.p

slight brake fluctuation to rear brakes on RBT. we advise attention a.s.a.p

Pass 26 Aug 2010 39,078 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s rear parking brake giving minimum brake effort on RBT

slight brake fluctuation to o/s rear service brake

slight free play detected at steering wheel

slight travel to service brake pedal

Fail 23 Aug 2010 39,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s rear parking brake giving minimum brake effort on RBT

slight brake fluctuation to o/s rear service brake

slight free play detected at steering wheel

slight travel to service brake pedal

Pass 19 Aug 2009 37,574 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

n/s and o/s front top ball joint rubbers split

slight free play detected at steering wheel

slight travel to footbrake

Pass 18 Aug 2008 35,174 miles

slight fluctuation to o/s rear service brake on RBT

Pass 1 Sep 2007 30,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 287L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RGU 287L, 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

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What year was RGU 287L registered?

RGU 287L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 19 March 1973.

Is RGU 287L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGU 287L shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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