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SNP 436L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

47,839 mi
Last recorded47,839 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNP 436L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 47,839 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake anti slip slighty worn

washers poor in operation

Pass 23 Jul 2013 41,715 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s door mirror damaged.

Fail 23 Jul 2013 41,715 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s door mirror damaged.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 35,625 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 35,615 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 May 2012 34,296 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 30,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

smell of petrol fumes but no visable leaks

Fail 1 Jun 2011

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 27,399 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 27,393 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 27,347 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2008 23,599 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 23,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 18,099 miles

N/s and o/s axle tube corroded but not holed at present

Fail 2 Nov 2007 18,066 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/s and o/s axle tube corroded but not holed at present

Pass 8 Sep 2006 12,638 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 12,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers door step corroded not within 12 inches of load bearing member

Pass 27 Jun 2005

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s and o/s front to rear, inner and outer lower sills corroded and holed.

o/s front outer wing excessivly corroded and holed.30cm away from seat belt mounting.advised

Fail 27 Jun 2005

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s and o/s front to rear, inner and outer lower sills corroded and holed.

o/s front outer wing excessivly corroded and holed.30cm away from seat belt mounting.advised

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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SNP 436L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 SNP 436L, 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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SNP 436L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 February 1973.

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