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RGY 121L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

32,038 mi
Last recorded32,038 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGY 121L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 32,038 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 31,971 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 31,957 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 31,956 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 31,556 miles

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 31,452 miles

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 May 2019 31,046 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 31,046 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 30,356 miles

corrosion of sill panel rear sections

Fail 27 Apr 2018 30,356 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases nearside heat exchanger to cylinder head joint blowing & silencer to offside & nearside heat exchanger joints insecure & blowing (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak from engine ()

corrosion of sill panel rear sections

Pass 16 May 2017 30,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some corrosion of offside & nearside inner sill sections

Pass 16 May 2016 29,687 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill section corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp reflector dull (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 28,962 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 28,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2014 28,176 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 27,585 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 27,103 miles

Indicator switch self cancel inoperative.

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 27,077 miles

Both headlamp reflectors dull but light output satisfactory.

Pass 19 May 2010 26,290 miles

Engine leaking oil.

Offside headlamp reflector dull but beam image & light output satisfactory when tested.

Pass 20 May 2009 25,227 miles

Both headlamp reflectors dull.Beam image satisfactory at time of testing.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside parking brake cable outer sleeve splitting.

Pass 20 May 2008 24,828 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 24,828 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 24,243 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 23,541 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 23,541 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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RGY 121L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RGY 121L, 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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What year was RGY 121L registered?

RGY 121L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 April 1973.

Is RGY 121L safe to buy?

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