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SGF 497L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,802 mi
Last recorded44,802 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGF 497L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 44,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 43,768 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Fail 20 Jul 2016 43,768 miles

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

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Battery insecure tray corroded (1.9.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear h/brake effort slightly low

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jul 2015 43,300 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 43,300 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 43,050 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 42,656 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 42,400 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 42,119 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 42,119 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 41,875 miles

wipers slightly worn

Pass 7 Jul 2009 41,718 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 41,089 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 40,465 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 39,931 miles

advise steering damper leaking

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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SGF 497L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SGF 497L, 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 SGF 497L registered?

SGF 497L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 April 1973.

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