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ULN 814M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,374 mi
Last recorded91,374 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULN 814M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 91,374 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 90,675 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 90,094 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 89,675 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 89,129 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 89,129 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 88,646 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

passenger seat missing at time of test

slight play steering idler bush

Fail 24 Jan 2013 88,646 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

lower steering column rubber coupling starting to split

slight play centre steering idler arm bush

Pass 17 Aug 2012 88,174 miles

all four tyres cracking slightly on outer walls.

temporary repair on exhaust.

Fail 15 Aug 2012 88,174 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all four tyres have slight cracking on outer walls.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 88,173 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 88,173 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 86,805 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 86,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 86,213 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 85,347 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 84,169 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 81,756 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 814M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow 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 814M, 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 ULN 814M registered?

ULN 814M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 August 1973.

Is ULN 814M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULN 814M 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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