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RGW 813L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,310 mi
Last recorded63,310 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGW 813L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 63,310 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 63,304 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 May 2016 62,724 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 62,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 62,297 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 61,894 miles

nearside inner and outer sills holed.

offside floor holed

offside inner and outer sills holed.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 61,484 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 60,042 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 57,827 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 56,579 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 50,664 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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RGW 813L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 RGW 813L, 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 RGW 813L?

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What year was RGW 813L registered?

RGW 813L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 21 March 1973.

Is RGW 813L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGW 813L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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