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RGW 305L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

159,229 mi
Last recorded159,229 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGW 305L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 159,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

all doors and engine _ boot lids corroded

corrotion to near side front out riger

Fail 9 Jun 2025 159,229 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers going very slow (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

all doors and engine _ boot lids corroded

corrotion to near side front out riger

Pass 13 Jun 2024 158,915 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both near side doors are corroded

corrotion to near side front chassie

Fail 24 Apr 2024 158,876 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

corrotion to both outer sills

Pass 22 May 2023 157,625 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out Rigger corroded/ holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded/ holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 May 2023 157,622 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis Leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis Leg Near Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both Sides (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out Rigger corroded/ holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded/ holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2022 156,978 miles

Corrosion/Holes O/S Inner Sill

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Indicators Slightly Discoloured

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 May 2022 156,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering Arm On Steering Box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Corrosion/Holes O/S Inner Sill

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Indicators Slightly Discoloured

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 May 2021 156,542 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 156,542 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 156,233 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 156,232 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 156,140 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 155,017 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 153,311 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 150,170 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 148,034 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 146,857 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 144,416 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 144,416 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 143,838 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in centre steering idler

Fail 20 Jul 2012 143,838 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in centre steering idler

Pass 26 Jul 2011 143,109 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre underinflated

Pass 27 Jul 2010 141,910 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2009 137,168 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2009 137,168 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2008 135,156 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 135,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 130,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various sections of under side corroded but not prescribed areas

Pass 9 Mar 2006 125,114 miles

play in colomn †n/s rear outer cv boot split †corrosion rear outer sills †corrosion in rear non prescribed areas

Fail 1 Mar 2006 125,028 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

bad corrosion rear of vehicle,not in precribed area.

nearside rear driveshaft boot perishing.

slight movement in nearside rear wheel bearing.

slight movement in steering idler.

slight movement in top steering column bush.

surface corrosion throughout body of vehicle.

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.

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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RGW 305L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 RGW 305L, 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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RGW 305L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 28 March 1973.

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