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UBX 746L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

65,088 mi
Last recorded65,088 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBX 746L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 65,088 miles

Front Body not fully secure corrosion around base of windscreen (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front steps (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lots of corrosion to chassis and body panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 64,217 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 64,215 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake performance not tested both rear wheels binding (1.2.1 (g))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 64,073 miles

Oil leak ()

light corrison around body

Fail 16 May 2018 64,073 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported N/S/F N/S/R O/S/R HOUSE SHOE clips missing (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested no pattern (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested binding (3.7.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

light corrison around body

Pass 17 Feb 2017 62,643 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 62,643 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH REAR TYRES ON INSIDE FACE (4.1.D.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH SIDES ADJUSTED (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 61,205 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 61,180 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 55,151 miles

near side front inner sill holed advise

off side quarter bumper insecure and corroded

oil leak on engine advise

Fail 19 Apr 2013 55,149 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exessive travell with footbrake

near side front inner sill holed advise

off side quarter bumper insecure and corroded

oil leak on engine advise

Pass 30 Mar 2012 52,317 miles

offside inner sill coroded

steering box has slight play

Fail 27 Mar 2012 52,315 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front panel corroded

offside inner sill coroded

steering box has slight play

Fail 28 Mar 2011 49,945 miles

Corrosion n/s & o/s front steps

Noise from front when steering rocked but cover prevents inspection

Recomend correct clip for n/s front brake hose

Spare tyre flat

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 49,945 miles

Corrosion n/s & o/s front steps

Noise from front when steering rocked but cover prevents inspection

Recomend correct clip for n/s front brake hose

Spare tyre flat

Pass 18 Mar 2010 48,545 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 48,545 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 45,189 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 45,189 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 42,865 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 42,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2006 41,239 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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UBX 746L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 UBX 746L, 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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UBX 746L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 January 1973.

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