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UPR 471L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,345 mi
Last recorded160,345 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPR 471L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 160,345 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2022 160,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 15 May 2021 158,049 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 155,692 miles

centre crossmember to chassis cracked at offside

Pass 29 Mar 2019 154,204 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside central chassis brace cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2018 152,578 miles

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 7 Apr 2017 149,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking in sidewalls

parking brake may require repair or adjustment

Pass 20 Apr 2016 145,871 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 143,822 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 140,816 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2013 136,685 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

accelerator pedel linkage insecure

nearside rear tyre cracking in sidewalls

Fail 18 Jan 2013 136,842 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

accelerator pedel linkage insecure

nearside rear tyre cracking in sidewalls

Pass 17 Feb 2012 132,819 miles

slight cracking in sidewalls of nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2007 132,396 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 132,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front bumpstop missing

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 471L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 471L, 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 471L registered?

UPR 471L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 March 1973.

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