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RHX 988L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

170,842 mi
Last recorded170,842 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHX 988L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 170,842 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 170,734 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 170,729 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 168,901 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 168,901 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 167,674 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 167,674 miles

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 167,241 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 167,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 166,686 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 165,890 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 165,890 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 164,113 miles

front tyres perrishing

rear crossmember rusting behind tow bar

shocks getting soft

Pass 2 Jun 2008 163,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

condition of front number plate .

condition of front wipers and washers .

condition of nearside front seat .

condition of offside rear brake.

general condition of upper and lower parts of the vehicle .

Fail 22 May 2008 163,949 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

condition of front number plate .

condition of front wipers and washers .

condition of nearside front seat .

condition of offside rear brake.

general condition of upper and lower parts of the vehicle .

Fail 6 Mar 2008 163,948 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

condition of rear brake hose unions .

condition of washers and wiper operation .

general condition of vehicle on underside .

some of underside not checked due to large metal covers .

Fail 4 Jul 2007 163,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 161,394 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 101,379 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

all rubber suspension bushes perished

all shock absorber bushes perished

brake pedal antislip rubber worn

corrosion to os ns outer sills

corrosion to osf,nsf wheel arches near seatbelt mounts

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

horn poor

metl brake pipes corroded

nsf.nsr.osf.osr tyres perished and cracked

osr,nsr wheel bearings slight play

poor welding repairs nderside of vehicle

rear exhaust box blowing

slight play in steering

underside of vehicle corroded

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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RHX 988L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 RHX 988L, 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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RHX 988L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 April 1973.

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