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SGY 306L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,743 mi
Last recorded25,743 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGY 306L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 25,743 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 25,743 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 25,106 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 23,444 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 21,986 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 15,697 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 13,432 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 12,038 miles

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

both front inner step panels corroded

Fail 12 May 2017 12,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front inner step panels corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 9,382 miles

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

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

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

offside front lower corner corroded

Fail 13 May 2016 9,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

offside front lower corner corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 6,534 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 4,203 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 2,498 miles

all susspension bump stops are missing steering damper missing front anti roll bar missing near side outer track rod end split pin missing vehicle heavily recently under sealed

Fail 14 May 2013 2,498 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all susspension bump stops are missing steering damper missing front anti roll bar missing near side outer track rod end split pin missing vehicle heavily recently under sealed

Pass 2 Feb 2012 1,858 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 431 miles

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

Slight play in steering components

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

Underseal throughout underbody

Pass 21 Jan 2010 95,443 miles

exhaust tale pipe

n/s c.v boot split

Fail 18 Jan 2010 95,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

n/s c.v boot split

Pass 27 Jan 2009 91,291 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

offside front floor spot welded under neanth.

Fail 26 Jan 2009 91,291 miles

Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

offside front floor spot welded under neanth.

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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SGY 306L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SGY 306L, 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 SGY 306L registered?

SGY 306L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 May 1973.

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