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SGT 114L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

33,819 mi
Last recorded33,819 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGT 114L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 33,819 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 33,812 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer 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)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 30,956 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 30,948 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure FILTER FOULING DRIVESHAFT (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BULB WORKING INCORRECTLY (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. NOT LONG ENOUGH (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

UNABLE TO TEST WHEEL BEARINGS BRAKES BINDING

UNABLE TO TEST BRAKES WHEELS BINDING

Pass 21 May 2008 30,907 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

iner and outer sills slight corision

off side handbrake slighty low

Pass 24 Apr 2007 30,363 miles

rear number plate faded

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

front indiactor lens cracking

outer sills corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2007 30,363 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front indiactor lens cracking

outer sills corroded

rear number plate faded

Pass 26 Apr 2006 29,744 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 29,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine has oil leak

slight movement in rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering rods

window screen scrached

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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SGT 114L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SGT 114L, 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 SGT 114L registered?

SGT 114L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 April 1973.

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