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TAB 870L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,105 mi
Last recorded50,105 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAB 870L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 50,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 49,935 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 49,750 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 49,478 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 49,448 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front pads low

Pass 25 Nov 2010 48,892 miles

advise front to rear brake pipe covered not able to test

advise near side and off side front chasis showing signs of rust starting

advise near side front and off side front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion starting

advise near side rear and off side rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion starting

advise near side rear and off side rear chasis showing signs of corrosion starting

Fail 24 Nov 2010 48,892 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

advise front to rear brake pipe covered not able to test

advise near side and off side front chasis showing signs of rust starting

advise near side front and off side front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion starting

advise near side rear and off side rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion starting

advise near side rear and off side rear chasis showing signs of corrosion starting

Pass 24 Nov 2009 46,788 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 46,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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 870L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 870L, 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 870L registered?

TAB 870L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 March 1973.

Is TAB 870L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAB 870L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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