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UEA 50M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

16,121 mi
Last recorded16,121 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEA 50M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 16,121 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play plus slight noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 16,046 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to brake caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported metal to flexi pipe joint (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play plus slight noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 95,981 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 89,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 87,152 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 85,753 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 85,752 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 83,131 miles

offside handbrake cable fouling brake servo & switch

rear suspension stops missing

Fail 22 Feb 2011 83,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside handbrake cable fouling brake servo & switch

rear suspension stops missing

Pass 15 Aug 2009 82,393 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 81,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

vehicle underbody showing signs of corrosion outside prescribed areas, reccommend underseal.

Pass 16 Jul 2007 80,027 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 80,027 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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UEA 50M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UEA 50M, 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 UEA 50M registered?

UEA 50M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is UEA 50M safe to buy?

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