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RMK 743L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

6,146 mi
Last recorded6,146 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMK 743L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 6,146 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 5,473 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 4,469 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 3,320 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 3,312 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 2,198 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 1,787 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 1,302 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 1,299 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 359 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 99,608 miles

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

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

slight leak on steering box

Pass 4 Aug 2014 98,095 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 98,093 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 96,813 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 93,380 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 93,380 miles

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

Nearside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 91,461 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 91,461 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 90,393 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 90,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

front drag link end gaiter split

headlamp reflectors deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2009 86,288 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Jul 2009 86,279 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Aug 2008 81,918 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 81,918 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 81,196 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 80,140 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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RMK 743L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 RMK 743L, 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 RMK 743L registered?

RMK 743L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 July 1973.

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