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TRR 720L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

9,117 mi
Last recorded9,117 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRR 720L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 9,117 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 8,763 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 8,256 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 8,256 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing split pin missing out of outer track rod end nut (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 8,100 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 8,098 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 7,994 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

some wear/noise from rear wheel bearings/transmission

Fail 12 Aug 2011 7,992 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

some wear/noise from rear wheel bearings/transmission

Pass 19 Aug 2010 7,229 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 14 Aug 2010 7,225 miles

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 6,427 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front offside bump stop missing. front nearside brake slightly binding

Fail 16 Jul 2009 6,427 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front offside bump stop missing. front nearside brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Jul 2008 6,414 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play/wear in rear offside & nearside wheel bearings.

welded & undersealed repairs to the underside of the vehicle

Fail 10 Jul 2008 6,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play/wear in rear offside & nearside wheel bearings.

welded & undersealed repairs to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 13 Jul 2007 5,899 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 4,693 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 4,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion starting to the underside of the vehicle/chassis

Pass 11 Jul 2005 101,890 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 101,890 miles

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

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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TRR 720L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 TRR 720L, 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 TRR 720L registered?

TRR 720L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 March 1973.

Is TRR 720L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRR 720L shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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