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SPF 348M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,472 mi
Last recorded76,472 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPF 348M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 76,472 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 76,311 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 75,736 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 75,529 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 74,541 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 74,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 73,265 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 71,074 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 69,108 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 68,217 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 67,161 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 66,294 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 63,391 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 63,347 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2007 59,820 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 59,627 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 59,052 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 59,052 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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SPF 348M 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 83.3%.

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 SPF 348M, 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 SPF 348M registered?

SPF 348M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 August 1973.

Is SPF 348M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPF 348M shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SPF 348M have outstanding finance?

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