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UAL 112L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,618 mi
Last recorded91,618 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAL 112L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 91,618 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 89,760 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill At front and rear ends (marked up) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 89,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 89,143 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 88,734 miles

Slight roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing when spun

Pass 25 May 2017 87,216 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s inner wheel arch/seat mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower shockabsorber bush deterioated

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower shockabsorber bush deterioated

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

batteries insecure

engine bay corroded

n/s centre floor corroded/holed

n/s outer cv boot split

o/s outer cv boot deteriorated

o/s/r brake bleed screw broken

o/s/r inner sill corroded/holed

previous welding repairs to underside

Fail 22 May 2017 87,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Axle beam cracked corroded/holed (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering axle/chassis (6.1.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion n/s inner wheel arch/seat mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

batteries insecure

engine bay corroded

n/s centre floor corroded/holed

n/s outer cv boot split

o/s outer cv boot deteriorated

o/s/r brake bleed screw broken

o/s/r inner sill corroded/holed

previous welding repairs to underside

Pass 2 Jun 2016 85,667 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2016 85,665 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to front suspension area (6.1.B.2)

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

some play in steering rods

Pass 4 Aug 2015 84,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 83,390 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 83,390 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight end float in rear hubs.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 82,999 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 82,999 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 79,562 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 73,142 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 68,614 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 64,834 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 35,003 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 29,940 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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UAL 112L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UAL 112L, 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 UAL 112L registered?

UAL 112L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 March 1973.

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