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VCU 856L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

26,926 mi
Last recorded26,926 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCU 856L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 26,926 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 26,396 miles

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

long travel on park brake

Pass 29 May 2024 26,072 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 25,774 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 25,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 25,319 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 25,106 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 24,939 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 24,780 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 24,539 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 24,254 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 24,254 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 24,115 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 23,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 23,759 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 23,712 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 23,545 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 23,433 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 23,263 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 22,739 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 22,571 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 21,827 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 21,399 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 856L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 VCU 856L, 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 856L?

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What year was VCU 856L registered?

VCU 856L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 March 1973.

Is VCU 856L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCU 856L shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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