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VOY 261L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,400 mi
Last recorded30,400 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOY 261L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 30,400 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 30,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 29,541 miles

1. Front chassis cross member by steering box becoming corroded.

2. Offside outer sill at rear becoming corroded, not within 30cm of suspension mounting bush.

Fail 4 Apr 2016 29,540 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm from steering box (2.2.C.1c)

1. Front chassis cross member by steering box becoming corroded.

2. Offside outer sill at rear becoming corroded, not within 30cm of suspension mounting bush.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 28,990 miles

1/ hand brake at travel at limits 2/ front steering arm ball joint cover becoming perished 3/ front chassie cross member becoming coroded 4/. o/s outer sill becoming corroded at rear

Pass 2 Apr 2014 25,582 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside rear outer driveshaft gaitor split

Fail 2 Apr 2014 25,581 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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.C.1d)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside rear outer driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 23 Mar 2013 24,713 miles

185/65/15 tyres on front axel 205/65/15 on rear

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 24,713 miles

185/65/15 tyres on front axel 205/65/15 on rear

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 24,159 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 24,159 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2011 22,661 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 21,213 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 19,119 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 17,635 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake imbalance. 16% (limit 25%)

heavy surface perishing to nearside tyre

nearside parking brake performance slightly low

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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VOY 261L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VOY 261L, 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

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What year was VOY 261L registered?

VOY 261L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 January 1973.

Is VOY 261L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOY 261L shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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