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USX 989M

1973 Volkswagen Caravanette

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

42,831 mi
Last recorded42,831 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Caravanette56,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSX 989M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 42,831 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 42,706 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 May 2015 42,706 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 42,409 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 42,049 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 42,049 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 42,027 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 42,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 42,027 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 42,027 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 42,027 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 42,075 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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USX 989M is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravanette in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 56,278 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying USX 989M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was USX 989M registered?

USX 989M is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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