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RJS 189L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

1,799 mi
Last recorded1,799 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJS 189L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 1,799 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 1,799 miles

Nearside Rear slight corrosion to outrigger

Offside Rear slight corrosion to outrigger

Fail 31 May 2019 1,799 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp emits steady orange light on application of the brake (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp emits steady orange light on application of the brake (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture from t piece to flexi (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rubber grommet missing where pipe passes through cross member (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear slight corrosion to outrigger

Offside Rear slight corrosion to outrigger

Pass 18 May 2018 1,799 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 1,799 miles

Battery insecure both batterys insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported where copper pipe goes through chassis (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket loose torsion bar cover missing bolt (2.4.E.4a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler pin has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 May 2017 1,799 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 1,799 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 1,799 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 1,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 1,799 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 17,985 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 1,798 miles

Centre Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 1,789 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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RJS 189L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RJS 189L, 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 RJS 189L registered?

RJS 189L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 February 1973.

Is RJS 189L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJS 189L shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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