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TGO 163M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,128 mi
Last recorded80,128 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGO 163M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 80,128 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 79,560 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 78,875 miles

oil leak

poor washer flow

some corrosion developing

Pass 17 May 2017 77,797 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 76,816 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 76,818 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 75,014 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 74,513 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 74,513 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 73,081 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 73,077 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 71,582 miles

bodywork starting to rust

doorsteps and wheel arches starting to rust

exhaust slight leak

inner sills and outer sills starting to rust

nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing starting to split

oil leak

rear boot floor/ battery tray rusty

rear tyre treads worn to 2mm

Fail 6 May 2008 71,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

bodywork starting to rust

doorsteps and wheel arches starting to rust

exhaust slight leak

inner sills and outer sills starting to rust

nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing starting to split

oil leak

rear boot floor/ battery tray rusty

rear tyre treads worn to 2mm

Pass 8 Mar 2007 69,667 miles

both front chassis rusty

offside front door step rusty

slight play in steering box

wheel arches and bodywork rusty and damaged

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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TGO 163M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TGO 163M, 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 TGO 163M registered?

TGO 163M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is TGO 163M safe to buy?

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