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UUY 245L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

28,418 mi
Last recorded28,418 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUY 245L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 28,418 miles

CORROSION TO STEERING, SUSPENSION AND BODY

Fail 15 Apr 2026 28,408 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier BATTERY TRAY EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

CORROSION TO STEERING, SUSPENSION AND BODY

Pass 1 Apr 2025 27,519 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 27,510 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 26,975 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 25,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (BOTH) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Corrosion but not in prescribed areas

Steering damper bush slight play

Fail 19 May 2022 25,938 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake performance not tested leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front corroded around bumper mount

Nearside Front corrosion on inner wheel arch

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front corroded around bumper mounts

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 25,854 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 25,854 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 25,461 miles

slight corrosion to outer body panels

Pass 23 Aug 2018 24,038 miles

heavily under sealed

Fail 22 Aug 2018 24,038 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged heavily corroded ferruel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin braking up (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

heavily under sealed

Pass 13 Sep 2017 23,407 miles

Both front discs corroded

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

N/S/R outer C.V. securing bolt loose ( 1 of 6)

Offside Front Bump stop missing

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 23,407 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle N/S/R low (3.7.B.5b)

Both front discs corroded

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

N/S/R outer C.V. securing bolt loose ( 1 of 6)

Offside Front Bump stop missing

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 23,068 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 21,769 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

under body trim fitted obscuring some items

Fail 15 Sep 2015 21,769 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

under body trim fitted obscuring some items

Pass 2 Jan 2014 20,692 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 20,342 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 20,339 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 16,481 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 16,481 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 13,684 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 9,434 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 73,310 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 3,419 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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UUY 245L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UUY 245L, 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.

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What year was UUY 245L registered?

UUY 245L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 28 May 1973.

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The MOT history for UUY 245L shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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