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TJY 948L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

168,503 mi
Last recorded168,503 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJY 948L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2019 168,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front axle tubes corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 165,335 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 163,856 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 31 May 2016 162,153 miles

corrosion to front axle lower tube

engine oil leaks

play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 May 2015 160,584 miles

front ball joint dust covers deteriorated

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 May 2014 159,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight brake bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 5 Jun 2013 159,155 miles

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

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

o/s/r bump stop cup missing

slight split in o/s wiperblade

Pass 15 Jun 2012 158,906 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 948L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TJY 948L, 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 TJY 948L registered?

TJY 948L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 March 1973.

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