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TPG 555M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,000 mi
Last recorded78,000 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPG 555M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 78,000 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 77,995 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 77,983 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 77,981 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 77,584 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 76,380 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 76,378 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 75,425 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 75,424 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 74,020 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 74,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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TPG 555M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TPG 555M, 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 TPG 555M registered?

TPG 555M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 September 1973.

Is TPG 555M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPG 555M shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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