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ULN 825M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

40,810 mi
Last recorded40,810 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULN 825M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 40,810 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 40,213 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 35,282 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 31,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 31,139 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2022 26,828 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 21,238 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 17,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 17,813 miles

Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Both sides (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outriggers both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded By caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BY engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Advise inspection of rear brakes

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 11,817 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 11,817 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 9,228 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion By engine mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 5,897 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x3 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 5,897 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x3 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 3,802 miles

Advise inspection of rear brakes

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 3,802 miles

Advise inspection of rear brakes

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 245 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 245 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 96,814 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 96,812 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 93,581 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 93,579 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2011 90,976 miles

Propshaft component defective

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2011 90,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2010 86,725 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 79,845 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 79,348 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 79,347 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 77,557 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 825M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 825M, 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 ULN 825M registered?

ULN 825M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 26 September 1973.

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