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VFX 42L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,577 mi
Last recorded127,577 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFX 42L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 127,577 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 126,266 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 125,178 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 125,176 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 123,643 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 123,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 122,048 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 120,308 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 118,345 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 118,345 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2009 117,342 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 117,342 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 114,907 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 114,900 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 113,165 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 113,165 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VFX 42L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VFX 42L, 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 VFX 42L?

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What year was VFX 42L registered?

VFX 42L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 May 1973.

Is VFX 42L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFX 42L shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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