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SGO 876L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

13,800 mi
Last recorded13,800 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGO 876L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 13,800 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 13,666 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 13,539 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 13,455 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 13,175 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 12,334 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 12,317 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 12,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to show signs of perishment (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to show signs of perishment (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 11,400 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 11,132 miles

oil leak to rear of vehicle

Pass 16 Jun 2016 8,560 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 8,316 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 8,103 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 7,786 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 4,931 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 4,588 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 4,452 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jul 2009 1,809 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 1,809 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 99,043 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 97,791 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 97,149 miles

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing. †n/s/f shock has slight weap. †n/s/f lower swivel seal split.

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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SGO 876L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 SGO 876L, 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 SGO 876L registered?

SGO 876L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 May 1973.

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