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VBV 991L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1904cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,106 mi
Last recorded44,106 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBV 991L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,904cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 44,106 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 42,309 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 40,430 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

door mirrors deteriorating but not currrently affecting view of road

Fail 8 Jul 2015 40,430 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

door mirrors deteriorating but not currrently affecting view of road

Pass 18 Jul 2014 37,928 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 37,410 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 37,408 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front n/s sill poor

Pass 16 May 2012 35,748 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroding

both front top and bottom ball joint dust covers perishing

both rear metal brake pipes corroding

front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2011 33,951 miles

Advance corrosion to front and centre cross members

Corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe and both rear brake pipes

Fail 6 Apr 2011 33,943 miles

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

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

Advance corrosion to front and centre cross members

Corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe and both rear brake pipes

Pass 5 May 2010 31,280 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 24,679 miles

o/s/r c.v boot split

Pass 3 May 2008 18,991 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 11,149 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 9,830 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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VBV 991L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,904cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VBV 991L, 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 VBV 991L registered?

VBV 991L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 March 1973.

Is VBV 991L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBV 991L shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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