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VEX 134L

1973 Volkswagen Caravanette

Blue Petrol 1660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

39,579 mi
Last recorded39,579 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Caravanette56,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEX 134L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,660cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 39,579 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both sills and front pannel corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2008 39,170 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 39,170 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 38,678 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 37,937 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 37,937 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 12 May 2006 37,919 miles

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

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

corrosion n/s front wheel arch

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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VEX 134L is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravanette in Blue with a 1,660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 56,278 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 Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VEX 134L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VEX 134L registered?

VEX 134L is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 16 February 1973.

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