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TVB 958M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

40,620 mi
Last recorded40,620 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVB 958M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 40,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 40,045 miles

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 May 2022 40,045 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2021 39,184 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 39,183 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside reverse light is not working

Pass 19 Apr 2018 36,790 miles

o/s/f tyre on limits

Fail 18 Apr 2018 36,790 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

o/s/f out rigger corroded

o/s/f tyre on limits

Pass 7 Apr 2017 35,936 miles

Offside Front jacking point has slight corrosion

Pass 12 May 2016 34,849 miles

off side front jacking point has corrosion

Fail 9 May 2016 34,849 miles

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

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

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

off side front jacking point has corrosion

Pass 26 May 2015 33,717 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 32,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 30,498 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 29,685 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 28,028 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2010 26,978 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 26,978 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 25,604 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 23,103 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 21,681 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 19,721 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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TVB 958M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TVB 958M, 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 TVB 958M registered?

TVB 958M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 August 1973.

Is TVB 958M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVB 958M shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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