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TAB 723L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,153 mi
Last recorded71,153 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAB 723L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 71,153 miles

fresh under seal underside vehicle

poor beam pattern o/s and n/s

Pass 23 Jan 2013 71,108 miles

o/s and n/s poor beam pattern

Fail 2 Oct 2012 71,098 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre perished

rear floor rusty and holed

various o/s and n/s out riggers rusty and holed

Pass 18 Oct 2011 67,088 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

corrosion to offside and nearside floors

Fail 17 Oct 2011 67,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion to offside and nearside floors

Pass 18 Oct 2010 59,459 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 55,572 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 55,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 50,135 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 44,181 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 38,903 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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TAB 723L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TAB 723L, 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 TAB 723L registered?

TAB 723L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 March 1973.

Is TAB 723L safe to buy?

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