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SVO 254L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,711 mi
Last recorded62,711 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVO 254L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 62,711 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 62,379 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play in steering arm pin bush.

Pass 31 Oct 2023 62,136 miles

Both rear wheel bearing have slight play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 62,052 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 61,982 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 61,929 miles

Front Slight imbalance on front brakes

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 61,709 miles

Both rear wheel bearing have slight play

Pass 26 Apr 2018 61,575 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Apr 2017 61,535 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 26 Apr 2017 61,535 miles

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

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 May 2016 61,420 miles

Slight Play In Rear Wheel Bearings

Surface Rust To Underside

Pass 14 Apr 2015 61,064 miles

Slight Play In Both Rear Wheel Bearings

Pass 1 May 2014 60,896 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 May 2014 60,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 60,015 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings

surface cracks to all four tyres

Pass 4 May 2012 59,558 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

surface cracks to all four tyres

Pass 4 May 2011 59,004 miles

vehicle under sealed making inspection difficult

Pass 29 Apr 2010 58,823 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 58,537 miles

all tyres near limit

hole in front of offside sill

play in rear wheel bearings

under sills surface rusted

Fail 24 Apr 2009 58,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

play in rear wheel bearings

under sills surface rusted

hole in front of offside sill

Pass 23 Apr 2008 58,307 miles

both sill to floors rusting

both sills rusting

offside front sill end holed

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 May 2007 58,090 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 May 2007 58,078 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2006 57,614 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 57,614 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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 254L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 254L, 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 SVO 254L?

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What year was SVO 254L registered?

SVO 254L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 February 1973.

Is SVO 254L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVO 254L shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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