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VTC 210L

1973 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

16,019 mi
Last recorded16,019 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle26,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTC 210L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 16,019 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 15,927 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 15,920 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 15,913 miles

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2017 15,168 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 15,168 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake back plate corroded (3.3.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake back plate corroded (3.3.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2016 14,042 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 14,042 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 13,211 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 12,850 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2013 11,931 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 11,931 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 106,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear hand & foot brake readings lower than nearside rear

Pass 6 Jul 2012 106,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear hand & foot brake readings lower than nearside rear

Pass 7 Jul 2011 8,959 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 8,959 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 7,302 miles

axle beam corroded

drag link ends play

front brake pipes to caliper corroded

left upper ball joint slight lift

rear brake pipe corrosion

rear footbrake effort

rear shock absorbers corroded

rear wheel bearing play

right upper/lower ball joints slight lift

steering coupling cracked

steering idler play

top column mount play

Fail 5 Jul 2010 7,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

axle beam corroded

drag link ends play

front brake pipes to caliper corroded

left upper ball joint slight lift

rear brake pipe corrosion

rear footbrake effort

rear shock absorbers corroded

rear wheel bearing play

right upper/lower ball joints slight lift

steering coupling cracked

steering idler play

top column mount play

Pass 9 Jul 2009 6,024 miles

all of the brake pipes are slightly corroded

handbrake nearly to full travel

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 9 Jul 2008 3,785 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 3,785 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 2,475 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 809 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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VTC 210L is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 26,912 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 Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VTC 210L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VTC 210L registered?

VTC 210L is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 3 January 1973.

Is VTC 210L safe to buy?

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