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TDR 289L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,776 mi
Last recorded81,776 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDR 289L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 81,776 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 81,715 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 81,235 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 80,148 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 79,485 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 79,281 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 79,085 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 78,919 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 78,616 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 78,615 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 78,412 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in most of the steering joints but no individual joint considered excessive

Fail 7 Aug 2017 78,412 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in most of the steering joints but no individual joint considered excessive

Pass 18 Jul 2016 77,366 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2015 76,285 miles

passengers seat partially insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2014 75,983 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 75,098 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2012 74,662 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 73,537 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 72,574 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ofside nearside front step starting to corrod

Pass 27 Jul 2009 70,049 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 69,850 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 67,491 miles

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

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

horn poor

tyre sizes different over axles

Pass 6 Aug 2007 67,491 miles

horn poor

tyre sizes different over axles

Pass 22 Jul 2006 64,578 miles

non standard tyres fitted different sizes on axles

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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TDR 289L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TDR 289L, 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 TDR 289L registered?

TDR 289L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 March 1973.

Is TDR 289L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDR 289L shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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