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SGU 961L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,769 mi
Last recorded98,769 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGU 961L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 May 2017 98,769 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 98,707 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 98,542 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 98,350 miles

Off side rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2010 98,335 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 98,104 miles

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

near side rear tyre tread slightly cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2007 97,690 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 97,370 miles

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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SGU 961L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SGU 961L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SGU 961L?

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What year was SGU 961L registered?

SGU 961L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1973.

Is SGU 961L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGU 961L shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SGU 961L have outstanding finance?

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