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RPC 550L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

93,539 mi
Last recorded93,539 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPC 550L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 93,539 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 92,381 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 93,001 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 92,290 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 91,809 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 91,473 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 91,061 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 89,755 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 87,361 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 85,188 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 81,598 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 76,922 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 94,793 miles

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight play in all steering joints and joint boots perishing

Fail 4 Oct 2007 94,793 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s/r light waterlogged

o/s/f tyre starting to lose shape

slight play in all steering joints and joint boots perishing

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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RPC 550L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RPC 550L, 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 RPC 550L registered?

RPC 550L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 May 1973.

Is RPC 550L safe to buy?

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