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TGH 556M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

78,822 mi
Last recorded78,822 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGH 556M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 78,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakepipes undersealed

Fail 13 Jul 2015 78,822 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside rear driveshaft gaiters deteriorated

brakepipes undersealed

Pass 30 May 2014 76,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear driveshaft gaiters split

offside rear driveshaft gaiters deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2014 76,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear driveshaft gaiters split

offside rear driveshaft gaiters deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2013 73,364 miles

nearside rear inner driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

offside front suspension bump stop missing

Fail 7 May 2013 73,344 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear inner driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

offside front suspension bump stop missing

Pass 11 May 2012 72,385 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 72,385 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 71,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2011 71,520 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 70,010 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 68,877 miles

nearside rear driveshaft outer gaiter split

offside front suspension bump stop missing

Fail 13 May 2009 68,877 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

nearside rear driveshaft outer gaiter split

offside front suspension bump stop missing

Pass 21 May 2008 68,495 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 68,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 66,629 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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TGH 556M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TGH 556M, 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 TGH 556M registered?

TGH 556M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 November 1973.

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