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ULN 802M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Purple Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

8,865 mi
Last recorded8,865 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULN 802M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 8,865 miles

Front brakes imbalanced at 38% near side responds first

Fail 15 Jun 2023 8,864 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front brakes imbalanced at 38% near side responds first

Pass 30 May 2022 8,846 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 8,846 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 8,823 miles

Headlight output fuzzy, advise new H4 spec headlights.

Nearside Rear Advise cleaning and adjusting the brakes, performance is slower than drivers side

Pass 12 Jun 2020 8,676 miles

Advise fitting H4 headlights from a MK1 golf, pattern will be better and stronger

Both headlight pattern a little fuzzy and scattered.

Fail 12 Jun 2020 8,676 miles

Windscreen washer not working Has water, motor works. (3.5 (a))

Advise fitting H4 headlights from a MK1 golf, pattern will be better and stronger

Both headlight pattern a little fuzzy and scattered.

Pass 22 Aug 2017 8,360 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 8,201 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 7,782 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 7,765 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 7,238 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 6,852 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 6,383 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2009 6,373 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 May 2008 6,164 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear drive shafts boot worn

Fail 17 May 2008 6,164 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear drive shafts boot worn

Pass 27 Jul 2006 6,046 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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ULN 802M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Purple with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ULN 802M, 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

How do I check the history of ULN 802M?

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What year was ULN 802M registered?

ULN 802M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 August 1973.

Is ULN 802M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULN 802M shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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