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ULN 817M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

288 mi
Last recorded288 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULN 817M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 288 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 98,643 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 96,738 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 96,738 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 96,392 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 96,319 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 95,956 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 95,931 miles

excessive hb travel

Pass 24 Aug 2013 95,903 miles

Nearside front door stiff to open

Oil leak

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2012 95,877 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2012 95,877 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2011 95,582 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 95,157 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 95,157 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 95,045 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Spare tyre defective

cracks on fuel pipes in engine compartment.

general play in steering .

slight corrosion neareside rear engine compartment.

Fail 13 Aug 2009 95,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

cracks on fuel pipes in engine compartment.

general play in steering .

slight corrosion neareside rear engine compartment.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 94,334 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 93,904 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 93,904 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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 817M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 817M, 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 817M?

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What year was ULN 817M registered?

ULN 817M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 August 1973.

Is ULN 817M safe to buy?

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