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TEA 496L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

40,158 mi
Last recorded40,158 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEA 496L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 40,158 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 38,568 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 36,656 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 35,200 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 34,128 miles

vehicle has been under sealed heavily

Pass 8 Apr 2019 32,686 miles

vehicle has been heavily undersealed all over

Fail 8 Apr 2019 32,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

vehicle has been heavily undersealed all over

Pass 11 Jun 2018 31,740 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 31,740 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Apr 2013 30,096 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Underseal throughout underbody

Pass 25 Apr 2012 27,235 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 27,235 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 24,500 miles

Corosion to front & rear brake pipe & hose ferrules

Corosion to front shock absorbers

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

General corosion throughout underbody

Underseal to throughout underbody

Pass 12 Aug 2009 24,285 miles

underneath vehicle has metal fatigue and corrosion to 90% of the floor panels

underneath vehicle to the offside front there are numberous holes (but does not adversly affect the brakes or steering)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 24,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

underneath vehicle has metal fatigue and corrosion to 90% of the floor panels

underneath vehicle to the offside front there are numberous holes (but does not adversly affect the brakes or steering)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 23,518 miles

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

front and rear outriggers corroding

offside rear chassis corroded

offside step corroding

Pass 29 Sep 2005 22,511 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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TEA 496L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TEA 496L, 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 TEA 496L registered?

TEA 496L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 July 1973.

Is TEA 496L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEA 496L shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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