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SUY 225L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,525 mi
Last recorded57,525 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUY 225L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 57,525 miles

rear n/s outer c/v boot split

under body corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 56,719 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 54,371 miles

front ball joint rubber boots split

rear n/s outer c/v boot split

Fail 20 Jul 2009 54,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

front ball joint rubber boots split

rear n/s outer c/v boot split

Pass 14 Aug 2008 53,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs pitted

front n/s & o/s upper & lower ball joint dust covers split

front o/s tyre worn on outer edge 185-r-14

rear n/s outer c/v boot split

Pass 11 Jul 2007 51,345 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 51,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front n/s & o/s ball joint rubbers split

rear n/s outer c/v boot split

Pass 15 Jul 2006 49,232 miles

rear c/v boot split

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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SUY 225L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SUY 225L, 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 SUY 225L registered?

SUY 225L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 February 1973.

Is SUY 225L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUY 225L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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