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SVO 244L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,222 mi
Last recorded72,222 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVO 244L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 72,222 miles

Offside Front wiper blade worn

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 9 Sep 2016 71,855 miles

Front under tray fitted unable to see steering joint

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 71,753 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 71,744 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 71,192 miles

Near side head lamp will need attention

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 70,100 miles

advice:offside lower balljoint dust cover slight leak reg plate lamp dim leisure battery terminal loose

Pass 20 Nov 2012 69,754 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 69,745 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 69,469 miles

advice :to check front under tray for brake oil residue

Pass 22 Oct 2010 68,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 68,552 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 66,068 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 65,347 miles

Corrision on near side rear chessis.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 64,651 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 63,633 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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SVO 244L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SVO 244L, 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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What year was SVO 244L registered?

SVO 244L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 March 1973.

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