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TVO 429L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,974 mi
Last recorded110,974 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVO 429L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 110,974 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 110,971 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 110,917 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 110,663 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of age related cracking

Fail 2 Jul 2015 110,663 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 110,351 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of age related cracking

Fail 30 Apr 2014 110,351 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres showing signs of age related cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2012 110,324 miles

both rear tyres showing age related cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2011 110,305 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 109,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 109,975 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 109,922 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jul 2008 109,529 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 107,631 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 107,216 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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TVO 429L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TVO 429L, 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 TVO 429L registered?

TVO 429L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 27 March 1973.

Is TVO 429L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVO 429L shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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