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UPR 309L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

33,250 mi
Last recorded33,250 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPR 309L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 33,250 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion in o/s sill panel

Fail 15 Jun 2023 33,250 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion in o/s sill panel

Pass 5 Mar 2021 32,994 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 32,892 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 32,796 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 32,790 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 32,524 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 32,319 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 31,995 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 31,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 31,405 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 31,307 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,930 miles

O/S rear tyre cracking

Fail 8 Sep 2011 30,490 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all rear drive shaft boots perished

Pass 21 Jul 2010 29,951 miles

both rear tyres deteriorating

off side inner drive shaft gater split

oil a bit low

Pass 3 Jul 2009 29,492 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2008 29,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heavy underbody corrosion presant

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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UPR 309L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 UPR 309L, 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 UPR 309L registered?

UPR 309L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 March 1973.

Is UPR 309L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPR 309L shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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