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TGC 641L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,806 mi
Last recorded118,806 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 641L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 118,806 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 117,705 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 116,348 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 115,078 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jun 2014 113,601 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 111,916 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 111,916 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 May 2012 110,410 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

top mounting bracket slight movement

Fail 18 May 2012 110,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

top mounting bracket slight movement

Pass 23 May 2011 110,267 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f and o/s/f door steps heavily corroded,not in a perscribed area

n/s/f inner crossmember corroded,not in a perscribed area

n/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jun 2010 110,098 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 May 2010 110,098 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 109,881 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 109,593 miles

both sides front steps corroded and holed outside 30cm areas.

floors aroud seat belt mounting areasstarting to corrode.

Fail 28 Apr 2008 109,574 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both sides front steps corroded and holed outside 30cm areas.

floors aroud seat belt mounting areasstarting to corrode.

Pass 21 Sep 2006 109,007 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 108,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak from engine

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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TGC 641L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,679cc 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 TGC 641L, 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.

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What year was TGC 641L registered?

TGC 641L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 March 1973.

Is TGC 641L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGC 641L 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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