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UCO 922L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Brown Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,608 mi
Last recorded79,608 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCO 922L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 79,608 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 78,652 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 78,831 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 78,136 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 77,469 miles

advise brake inspection....

general under & upper body corrosion...

n/s & o/s/f brake pipes corroding.....

wipers smear....

Pass 25 Jun 2010 75,937 miles

exhaust corroded

general body corrosion and damage

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear bumper insecure

door steps corroded

seatbelt mounts repaired and corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2010 75,937 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

door steps corroded

exhaust corroded

general body corrosion and damage

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear bumper insecure

seatbelt mounts repaired and corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2009 74,534 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 52,558 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

wipers slightly marked screen

Fail 12 Jun 2008 72,558 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

some travil at hand brake

wipers slightly marked screen

Pass 8 Jun 2007 72,446 miles

n/s rear outer cv boot split

o/s front door step+rear wheel arches+doors+outer sills all corroded

o/s rear + both front brake pipes corroded

slight play in o/s rear hub bearing

Fail 16 May 2007 72,411 miles

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

both front door steps+front panel+outer sills+doors+wheel arches all corroded

n/s rear drive shaft boot split

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing+o/s rear+all front brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2006 71,451 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front door steps+n/s centre door +front panel+both rear wheel arches and both outer sills, all corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2006 71,451 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front door steps+n/s centre door +front panel+both rear wheel arches and both outer sills, all corroded

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 922L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Brown with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UCO 922L, 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 UCO 922L registered?

UCO 922L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 May 1973.

Is UCO 922L safe to buy?

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