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VBV 975L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

17,502 mi
Last recorded17,502 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBV 975L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 17,502 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 17,494 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 16,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 16,729 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded master cylinder to T junction (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded master cylinder to compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Towbar component insecure mounting bolt loose (6.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 48,364 miles

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 3 Aug 2012 48,364 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 48,364 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 48,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 47,388 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,918 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 45,915 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 45,752 miles

22 percent imbalance on front brakes pulling to the left 25 per cent is the limit

Fail 23 Jun 2008 45,752 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 45,684 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

this vehical has quite a lot of body corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2006 45,284 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 45,284 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

offside handbrake lower reading than nearside

some corrosion and staining on right hand side in area of fuel tank

Fail 31 Aug 2006 45,267 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

some corrosion and staining on right hand side in area of fuel tank

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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VBV 975L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 VBV 975L, 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 VBV 975L registered?

VBV 975L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 February 1973.

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The MOT history for VBV 975L shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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