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SKX 238L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

38,487 mi
Last recorded38,487 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKX 238L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2013 38,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 35,835 miles

centre steering pivot has slight play

nearside and offside sills rusted

number plates in poor condition

Fail 13 Jan 2012 35,835 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

centre steering pivot has slight play

nearside and offside sills rusted

number plates in poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2011 35,270 miles

front and rear number plates in poor condition

nearside lower shock bush has slight play

offside outer sill corroded and holed

slight noise from offside rear wheel

slight play in steering pivot

underside of vehicle in poor condition

Fail 13 Jul 2011 35,270 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear number plates in poor condition

nearside lower shock bush has slight play

offside outer sill corroded and holed

slight noise from offside rear wheel

slight play in steering pivot

underside of vehicle in poor condition

Fail 11 May 2011 35,270 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

boot floor correded

front number plate cracked

offside sill corroded and holed

slight noise from offside rear wheel

slight play in front steering pivot

Pass 9 Jun 2010 31,737 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

off side sill holed but not within 30 cm off suspension component

Fail 13 Apr 2010 31,731 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front wheels binding

no fog light fitted

offside front wheel arch has excessive corrosion at rear

tailpipe loose in exhaust silencer

Pass 23 Mar 2007 28,799 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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SKX 238L 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 44.4%.

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 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 SKX 238L, 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 SKX 238L registered?

SKX 238L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 March 1973.

Is SKX 238L safe to buy?

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