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UVB 20M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

93,546 mi
Last recorded93,546 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVB 20M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 93,546 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 93,546 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 90,865 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 90,865 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2022 88,548 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 88,102 miles

Nearside siil end getting weak

nearside front under side chassis section rusty

Fail 23 Apr 2021 88,102 miles

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

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

Nearside siil end getting weak

nearside front under side chassis section rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2020 87,693 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 87,691 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2019 87,252 miles

Offside Rear Outer DRIVE SHAFT BOOT

Pass 20 Mar 2018 84,460 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 83,027 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 83,027 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 80,702 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 80,702 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 78,035 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 75,371 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 75,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

passanger seat missing

Fail 13 Jun 2012 75,254 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

n/s battery insecure

o/s battery insecure

o/s/r tyre perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both head lights reduced beam image

excessive corrosion to under body but not in prescribed areas

small cut to o/s/f tyre inner wall

wiper switch insecure

Fail 4 May 2011 75,114 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perished/cracked

nearside front crossmember holed outside of prescribed area

offside front inner wheel arch holes outside of prescribed area

Pass 17 Jun 2010 74,113 miles

all outrigers corroded

corrosion along inner front panel and lower steps.

corrosion on o/s outer upper sill

Fail 24 May 2010 74,103 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s/f and o/s/r outrigger corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2009 72,784 miles

rust in non testable areas

Pass 8 May 2008 70,883 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 70,882 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

severe corrosion in front door steps n/s & o/s severe corrosion in inner & outer sills

Fail 11 Mar 2008 70,742 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 69,049 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 69,049 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 66,282 miles

under body panel fitted,slight play both front ball joint

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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UVB 20M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 UVB 20M, 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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UVB 20M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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