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SGX 969L

1973 Volkswagen Caravanette

Red Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,342 mi
Last recorded85,342 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Caravanette56,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGX 969L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 85,342 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Into flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Into flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 85,334 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure uneven wear (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure uneven wear (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside and outside walls (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake tight

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering pivot point has slight play on front suspension tube (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 84,072 miles

Offside Rear Outer sidewall cracking, likely to expose cord.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 82,848 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 82,477 miles

N/S/F, STEP,UNDERSIDE,FLOOR PAN,& BODY CORRODED TO EXCESS.

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING ON SIDEWALL.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 81,666 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2013 81,654 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

DIPSWITCH INCORRECT

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Oil leak

VIN PLATE ?

Pass 8 Oct 2012 80,996 miles

front cross member rusted

n/s rear cv boot split

o/s rear under sill rusted

Fail 14 Sep 2012 80,968 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight lift in steering pivot

Pass 12 Sep 2011 80,051 miles

bad engine oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2010 79,439 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front brakes have a slight bind

Pass 14 Sep 2009 78,857 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front brake binding slightly

steering pivot point has slight play

Pass 12 Sep 2008 78,079 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 78,002 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

both front lower ball joint dust covers split

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

nearside front wheel JUST fouling on the anti roll bar

Pass 3 Aug 2007 76,535 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 75,024 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 72,759 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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SGX 969L is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravanette in Red with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 56,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SGX 969L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SGX 969L is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 3 May 1973.

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