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VCU 537L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,818 mi
Last recorded80,818 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCU 537L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 80,818 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 79,693 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 79,693 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 77,870 miles

Offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2021 77,216 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 76,066 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 76,032 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 76,003 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 75,630 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 75,630 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 75,610 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 74,148 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 73,418 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 72,594 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 72,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 71,152 miles

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 69,812 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 68,946 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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VCU 537L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VCU 537L, 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 VCU 537L?

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What year was VCU 537L registered?

VCU 537L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is VCU 537L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCU 537L shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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