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VHN 843M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,156 mi
Last recorded77,156 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHN 843M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 77,156 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Whole underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 10 Dec 2025 77,152 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Whole underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 2 Oct 2023 77,072 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 76,794 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 75,569 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 75,405 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 74,788 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 73,794 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 73,794 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 72,903 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 72,116 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 71,805 miles

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

N/S/F door step badly corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2014 71,066 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 70,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 68,792 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 13 Jun 2011 68,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jun 2010 67,841 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 65,743 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

REAR SILENCER PROTRUDING OUT OF REAR.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 60,990 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 58,250 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 55,904 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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VHN 843M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VHN 843M, 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.

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What year was VHN 843M registered?

VHN 843M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 August 1973.

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