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TWB 855L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

11,224 mi
Last recorded11,224 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWB 855L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 11,224 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 11,224 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 10,849 miles

Oil leak

underside of the vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 1 May 2010 10,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

entire underside of the vehicle corroded and holed outside of prescribed area

Pass 6 May 2009 5,731 miles

Offside floor pan corroded but not part of vehicle chassis

Various holes in floor pans but not within perscribed areas

Fail 29 Apr 2009 5,731 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside floor pan corroded but not part of vehicle chassis

Various holes in floor pans but not within perscribed areas

Pass 15 Apr 2008 3,322 miles

Oil leak

front floor pans corroded

o/s dooe mirror glass damaged

rear brake unions corroded

rear floor pans corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2008 3,297 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

front floor pans corroded

o/s dooe mirror glass damaged

rear brake unions corroded

rear floor pans corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2007 32,222 miles

Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Nov 2006 98,793 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2006 98,793 miles

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 2 Oct 2006 98,484 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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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TWB 855L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 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 TWB 855L, 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 TWB 855L registered?

TWB 855L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is TWB 855L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWB 855L shows 12 tests with a 41.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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