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RHO 727M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,803 mi
Last recorded61,803 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHO 727M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 61,803 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 61,802 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment hand brake travel is long (1.1.6 (c))

foot brake pedal has travel

Pass 2 Jun 2023 59,178 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 51,010 miles

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

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

handbrake slightly low on effort on osr

osr tyre perishing in sidewall

Pass 24 Jun 2016 50,707 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 49,651 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 49,651 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 48,945 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 48,486 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 47,479 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear outer c.v.boot split

Fail 14 Jun 2012 47,479 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside rear outer c.v.boot split

Pass 24 May 2011 46,574 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering idler

Fail 23 May 2011 46,574 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering idler

Pass 3 Jun 2010 45,377 miles

corrosion in engine bay

slight play in steering idler

Pass 17 Jun 2009 43,942 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 43,565 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 43,057 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 42,321 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 42,321 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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RHO 727M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RHO 727M, 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 RHO 727M registered?

RHO 727M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 November 1973.

Is RHO 727M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHO 727M shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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