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SPL 209M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,697 mi
Last recorded102,697 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPL 209M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 102,697 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 102,697 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r out rigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 101,560 miles

holes outside prescribed areas

Fail 22 Jul 2016 101,560 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

holes outside prescribed areas

Pass 22 Jul 2015 100,769 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 100,769 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 97,136 miles

o/s/r outer rigger rotton

Fail 30 Jul 2014 97,135 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r outer rigger rotton

Pass 26 Jun 2013 93,503 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 93,503 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 93,522 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 93,503 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 93,475 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 93,445 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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SPL 209M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc 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 SPL 209M, 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

How do I check the history of SPL 209M?

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What year was SPL 209M registered?

SPL 209M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 August 1973.

Is SPL 209M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPL 209M shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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