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URF 158L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

66,262 mi
Last recorded66,262 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURF 158L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 66,262 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 65,931 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 65,911 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 65,531 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 65,285 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 64,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 64,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 63,852 miles

Rear brakes 28% inbalance

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 13 Jun 2016 62,678 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Jun 2015 61,804 miles

rear brakes inbalanced when operated together

vehicle underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Jun 2014 60,986 miles

rear brakes 48% inbalance when operated together

underbody all heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Jun 2013 60,709 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2012 60,061 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 May 2012 60,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2011 59,720 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 59,455 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 59,421 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 59,333 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 59,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside and nearside front brake pipes coated in grease unable to check condition at time of test. †

offside and nearside rear brake pipes coated in grease unable to check condition at time of test

oil leak

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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URF 158L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 URF 158L, 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 URF 158L?

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What year was URF 158L registered?

URF 158L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 April 1973.

Is URF 158L safe to buy?

The MOT history for URF 158L shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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