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SLA 139L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,559 mi
Last recorded86,559 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLA 139L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2015 86,559 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded but preformance ok(just passed test)

front tyres worn on inner edge,rear tyres worn on inner edge and perished.nail in nearside front tyre

underside of car corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any mounts

water in offside rear light unit

Pass 6 Jun 2014 85,149 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

floor and underside of car rusted and holed but not near any mounts,chassis starting to rust

tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2014 85,149 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

floor and underside of car rusted and holed but not near any mounts,chassis starting to rust

Pass 21 Jun 2013 83,160 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

o/s outer rear driveshaft boot deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2013 83,160 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

o/s outer rear driveshaft boot deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2013 83,149 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

o/s outer rear drive shaft boot deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2012 81,456 miles

battery insecure

Fail 18 May 2012 81,442 miles

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)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

battery insecure

Pass 25 May 2011 79,563 miles

Balljoint dust covers split.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 18 May 2011 79,562 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Balljoint dust covers split.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 May 2010 77,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 74,841 miles

Dust covers split/torn on top and bottom front suspension ball joints.

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front flexi brake hose not clipped into support braket.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Signs of surface corrosion on chassis and body panels under vehicle.

Slight play on both sides top and bottom front suspension ball joints.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 71,728 miles

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

both handbrake cables deteriorating

slight bind both rear brakes

Pass 19 May 2006 69,596 miles

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

oil leak

underbody rusty & repairs appear sound rear bumper damaged hand brake stiff

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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SLA 139L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SLA 139L, 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 SLA 139L registered?

SLA 139L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 June 1973.

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