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RLP 637L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,180 mi
Last recorded21,180 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLP 637L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 21,180 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 20,396 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 19,910 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 18,959 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 16,907 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 16,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 15,587 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 12,690 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 18 Jun 2014 11,070 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 24 Jun 2013 8,363 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,349 miles

front wheel arches and front lower chassis rusting,slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Jun 2011 2,121 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 99,095 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 99,095 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2010 98,697 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 96,324 miles

chassis number not correctly formed on chassis plate

n/s/f ball joint dust seal split

no n/s/f seat fitted

o/s/f seat belt slight fraying

slight play n/s/f track rod end

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 12 Jun 2009 96,321 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

chassis number not correctly formed on chassis plate

n/s/f ball joint dust seal split

no n/s/f seat fitted

o/s/f seat belt slight fraying

slight play n/s/f track rod end

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 6 May 2009 96,317 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both handbrake cables outer sheaths split

vehicle chassis/serial number not formed on chassis plate same as other details

advise vehicle in a very unsafe condition,advise vehicle should not be driven at all.

Pass 12 May 2008 90,373 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

chassis corroding

front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

Pass 31 May 2007 83,885 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear c.v.gaitors split

Pass 12 May 2006 81,442 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 81,442 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 80,195 miles
Fail 17 May 2005 80,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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RLP 637L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RLP 637L, 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 RLP 637L registered?

RLP 637L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 21 May 1973.

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