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URE 893L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,142 mi
Last recorded76,142 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURE 893L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 76,142 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 75,581 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 May 2017 75,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 74,346 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 74,344 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 73,010 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 73,010 miles

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 6 May 2014 71,430 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 69,323 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 66,904 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 63,787 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 61,623 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 61,521 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 60,226 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 59,301 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 57,704 miles

underside coated in oil

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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URE 893L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 URE 893L, 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

How do I check the history of URE 893L?

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What year was URE 893L registered?

URE 893L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 March 1973.

Is URE 893L safe to buy?

The MOT history for URE 893L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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