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SGJ 298L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,904 mi
Last recorded91,904 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGJ 298L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 91,904 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 81,992 miles

Front Non structial corrosion to cross member

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Some general underbody surface corrosion

Some previous welding repairs

Pass 27 Feb 2017 80,485 miles

previous welding repairs

some non structual body corrosion

some underbody surface corrosion

some underbody surface corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2016 78,093 miles

Some general underbody corrosion

Some previous welding repairs

Fail 16 Feb 2016 78,093 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Some general underbody corrosion

Some previous welding repairs

Pass 13 Mar 2015 76,387 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 75,701 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 74,844 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 73,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2011 72,475 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 72,473 miles

Centre Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 71,642 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 71,642 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Generator/cooling fan belt excessively loose.

Nearside door mirror glass deteriorated.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 69,459 miles

Front suspension bump stop rubbers missing.

Fail 12 Nov 2008 69,459 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension bump stop rubbers missing.

Pass 4 Jul 2007 69,009 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 69,008 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion holes in both doorsteps o/side rear red lens has faded

Pass 6 Jun 2006 68,236 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 68,132 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 68,127 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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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SGJ 298L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SGJ 298L, 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 SGJ 298L registered?

SGJ 298L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 27 March 1973.

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