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UTK 372L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,859 mi
Last recorded66,859 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTK 372L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 66,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 61,465 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 61,465 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 60,087 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 55,572 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 55,563 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 53,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

please note that both n/s and o/s front foot steps are corroded and in need of repair

Fail 28 Jan 2013 53,176 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

please note that both n/s and o/s front foot steps are corroded and in need of repair

Pass 18 Jan 2012 52,161 miles

N/S/F DOOR STEP CORRODED

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/F DOOR STEP CORRODED

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

WIPER HEADS ENDS SPLIT SLIGHTLY

Pass 17 Jan 2011 50,676 miles

Play in both rear wheel bearings as with nearside front wheel bearing

corrosion to nearside and offside front doors,and nearside and offside front steps/outer sills

corrosion to nearside and offside front inner sills/offside floor area

earth problem to both rear light clusters

nearside front outer brake pad worn low

nearside rear outer cv gaiter split

numberplate light very dim

offside front tyre perishing on tread and inner/outer sidewalls

offside rear outer cv gaiter perishing

wipers in poor working order (slow)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 50,637 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in both rear wheel bearings as with nearside front wheel bearing

corrosion to nearside and offside front doors,and nearside and offside front steps/outer sills

corrosion to nearside and offside front inner sills/offside floor area

earth problem to both rear light clusters

nearside front outer brake pad worn low

nearside rear outer cv gaiter split

numberplate light very dim

offside front tyre perishing on tread and inner/outer sidewalls

offside rear outer cv gaiter perishing

wipers in poor working order (slow)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 49,271 miles

n/side4 rear outter cv boot split

o/side and n/side door step rusted

Fail 21 Nov 2009 49,596 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/side4 rear outter cv boot split

o/side and n/side door step rusted

Pass 3 May 2008 47,239 miles

corrosion around body not in prescribed areas

Pass 19 Apr 2007 46,121 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 44,831 miles

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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UTK 372L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UTK 372L, 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 UTK 372L registered?

UTK 372L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1973.

Is UTK 372L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTK 372L shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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