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RLT 523L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,627 mi
Last recorded59,627 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLT 523L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 59,627 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 59,627 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 58,618 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 58,618 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 57,871 miles

some corrosion in front panel

Pass 27 Jun 2013 57,866 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 57,866 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 57,866 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 57,866 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 57,666 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 57,866 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 56,456 miles

both front shock absorber covers cracked

extensive repair to underside of vehicle - front panel, both side sills and rear panel. jacking damage to centre cross member

number plate light lenses discoloured

Fail 2 May 2007 56,456 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front shock absorber covers cracked

extensive repair to underside of vehicle - front panel, both side sills and rear panel. jacking damage to centre cross member

number plate light lenses discoloured

Fail 16 Apr 2007 56,425 miles

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 53,060 miles

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

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

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

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

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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RLT 523L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RLT 523L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RLT 523L?

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What year was RLT 523L registered?

RLT 523L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 June 1973.

Is RLT 523L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLT 523L shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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