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UWU 846L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

21,140 mi
Last recorded21,140 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWU 846L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 21,140 miles

ball joints baulking slightly due to being lowered

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2016 20,804 miles

all four ball joints baulking

general underbody surface corosion

Fail 8 Jun 2016 20,801 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

all four ball joints baulking

general underbody surface corosion

Pass 23 Apr 2015 20,387 miles

General rusting under body

Offside and nearside front ball joints at extreme angles due to lowered suspension.

Offside and nearside rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 30 Apr 2014 19,917 miles

both rear bump stops missing

general underbody surface corosion

nearside front & offside front ball joint at extreme angles due to lowered suspension

Pass 19 Apr 2013 19,516 miles

both rear bump stops missing

general underbody surface corosion

headlamp reflectors poor / poor aims

nearside front & offside front ball joint at extreme angles due to lowered suspension

Pass 19 Apr 2012 18,870 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Offside front and Nearside front top and bottom ball joints at extreme angles due to lowered suspension.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 18,277 miles

general underbody surface corosion

offside & nearside front upper & lower ball joints at extremes due to lowered suspension

Pass 12 Apr 2010 17,530 miles

Offside and nearside front upper and lower ball joints at extremes due to lowered suspension

general underbody rusting

Pass 8 Apr 2009 16,947 miles

front ball joint at exstream angles

general underbody surface corosion nearside rear floor quarter panel small hole

Pass 14 Apr 2008 15,628 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

front suspension top and bottom ball joints both sides working at extreme angles due to lowered suspension

Pass 28 Mar 2007 13,937 miles

all (4) front ball joints at extreme working angle due to lowered suspension

offside headlamp aim slightly lower than nearside

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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UWU 846L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UWU 846L, 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 UWU 846L?

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What year was UWU 846L registered?

UWU 846L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is UWU 846L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWU 846L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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