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UPR 99L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,742 mi
Last recorded63,742 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPR 99L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 63,742 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 59,316 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 53,824 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 50,007 miles

under carrage corrded not in prescribed area

Pass 16 Feb 2011 45,942 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 41,134 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 41,075 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 37,628 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 37,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 36,671 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside and nearside rear body mounts corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2007 36,659 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside and nearside rear body mounts corroded

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 99L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UPR 99L, 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

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What year was UPR 99L registered?

UPR 99L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is UPR 99L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPR 99L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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