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UPA 167M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,802 mi
Last recorded98,802 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPA 167M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 98,802 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Offside Front Driver's seat slightly lose

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear some corrosion on inner wing / floor

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling perishing

Various steering ball joint gaiters perishing and some play in joints

Fail 1 Jun 2022 98,802 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Offside Front Driver's seat slightly lose

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear some corrosion on inner wing / floor

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling perishing

Various steering ball joint gaiters perishing and some play in joints

Pass 8 Jun 2021 98,787 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Steering column flexible coupling perishing.

Various brake pipes slightly corroded.

Various steering ball joint gaiters perishing.

Pass 10 Jun 2020 98,747 miles

Steering column flexible section perishing.

Various brake pipes slightly corroded.

Various steering ball joint gaiters perishing.

Fail 28 May 2020 98,717 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Steering column flexible section perishing.

Various brake pipes slightly corroded.

Various steering ball joint gaiters perishing.

Pass 29 May 2019 98,462 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Moderate imbalance in front brakes.

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Steering column flexible coupling perishing.

Various brake pipes slightly corroded.

Various steering ball joint gaiters perishing.

Pass 4 Jun 2018 98,161 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front brake pads showing signs of overheating.

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Slight imbalance in front brakes.

Slight weeping from screenwasher vacuum switch.

Steering column flexible coupling perishing.

Various brake pipes corroding but covered in wax rustproofing.

Various steering ball joint gaiters perishing.

Pass 31 May 2017 98,124 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Slight imbalance in front brakes.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear wheel bearings.

Steering column flexible coupling perishing.

Various brake pipes corroding.

Various steering ball joint gaiters perishing.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 98,049 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight imbalance in front brakes.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear wheel bearings.

Steering column flexible coupling perishing.

Various brake pipes corroding.

Various steering ball joint gaiters perishing.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 97,775 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear wheel bearings.

Slight to moderate imbalance in front brakes.

Various brake pipes corroding.

Various steering ball joint gaiters perishing.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 97,566 miles

Both headlamp aims are on limit

Covers impede parts of the inspection

O/S/F brake pipe slightly corroded

O/S/F track rod ball joint rubber boot slightly perished

O/S/R brake bit binding

Oil weeping

Slight play on both rear wheel bearings

Fail 9 Jun 2014 97,566 miles

Both headlamp aims are on limit

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F brake pipe slightly corroded

O/S/F track rod ball joint rubber boot slightly perished

O/S/R brake bit binding

Oil weeping

Slight play on both rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Jun 2013 97,486 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight play in offside front and nearside front suspension upper ball joints.

Various brake pipes corroding.

Fail 6 Jun 2013 97,483 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight play in offside front and nearside front suspension upper ball joints.

Various brake pipes corroding.

Pass 9 Jun 2012 97,404 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight play in offside front and nearside front suspension upper ball joints.

Various brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 97,106 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded.

Offside front jacking point corroding and getting weak.

Slight imbalance in front brakes.

Fail 9 Jun 2011 97,100 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded.

Offside front jacking point corroding and getting weak.

Slight imbalance in front brakes.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 96,661 miles

Battery insecure.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

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

Various brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 4 Jun 2010 96,661 miles

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

Battery insecure.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

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

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

Various brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 96,373 miles

Both reverse lights not working

Vehicle is generally rusty

Fail 20 May 2009 96,347 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Both reverse lights not working

Vehicle is generally rusty

Pass 23 May 2008 96,280 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 96,139 miles

Both front tyre wearing low on edges.

Pass 19 May 2006 95,609 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing a little low.

Slight play in n/s steering joints and wheel bearing.

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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UPA 167M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UPA 167M, 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 UPA 167M registered?

UPA 167M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 December 1973.

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