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TJY 946L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,975 mi
Last recorded91,975 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJY 946L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2017 91,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion quarter panel (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play idler on front axle (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSF + OSF inner steps corroded but not within 30cm of a testable component

NSF + OSF outriggers corroded but not within 30cm of a testable component

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OSR chassis leg corroded but not within 30cm of a testable component

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering damper mounting bushes worn

Pass 22 Sep 2016 91,508 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 91,338 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s and n/s rear outer c/v boots split

windscreen wipers very slow

Fail 20 Jun 2012 91,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s and n/s rear outer c/v boots split

windscreen wipers very slow

Pass 17 Jun 2011 89,780 miles

wipers slow-osf seatbelt mount rusty-nsr cv boot split-nsr inner sill rusty-underside rusty-oil leaks

Fail 17 Jun 2011 89,780 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers slow-osf seatbelt mount rusty-nsr cv boot split-nsr inner sill rusty-underside rusty-oil leaks

Pass 4 Jun 2010 88,030 miles

Extensive welding repairs carried out to vehicle, front steps welded from inside.

Rear driveshaft boots deteriorating.

Fail 2 Jun 2010 88,030 miles

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

Extensive welding repairs carried out to vehicle, front steps welded from inside.

Rear driveshaft boots deteriorating.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 87,608 miles

Rear drive shaft outer gaitors both split.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 87,251 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 86,727 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 86,713 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Both rear heater exchange hoses missing.

Driver sun visor clip broken, insecure visor.

Grinder type burn marks across front windscreen also affects wipers clearing screen.

Minor oil leaks at engine and gearbox.

Modified plug socket, petruding on off side, side pannel.

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 85,578 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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TJY 946L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 TJY 946L, 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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TJY 946L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 March 1973.

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