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UCO 158L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

17,305 mi
Last recorded17,305 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCO 158L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 17,305 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 17,046 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 17,046 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 16,814 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 15,571 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front lower bump stop missing

some corrosion to nearside and offside inner sills and outer floor panels

Fail 20 Jul 2012 15,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front lower bump stop missing

some corrosion to nearside inner sill and offside rear out rigger

Pass 13 Apr 2011 15,097 miles

offside front lower bump stop missing

small amount of corrosion on nearside inner sill panel

Fail 12 Apr 2011 15,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front lower bump stop missing

small amount of corrosion on nearside inner sill panel

Pass 24 Jun 2009 13,803 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 13,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 9 May 2008 12,912 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 12,912 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 11,597 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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UCO 158L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UCO 158L, 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 UCO 158L registered?

UCO 158L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 March 1973.

Is UCO 158L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UCO 158L shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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