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SNP 886L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,638 mi
Last recorded73,638 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNP 886L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 73,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 71,731 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 70,803 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 70,802 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 68,860 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 67,546 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 66,073 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,315 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 65,315 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 64,791 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 63,449 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 62,026 miles

Throtle pedal insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2013 61,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 60,682 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 59,108 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 57,984 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 56,073 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 52,885 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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SNP 886L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SNP 886L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SNP 886L registered?

SNP 886L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is SNP 886L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNP 886L shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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