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VTD 41L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,958 mi
Last recorded58,958 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTD 41L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 58,958 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 58,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction STICKER IN MIDDLE OF NEARSIDE SCREEN (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected IN ENGINE BAY . UNSHIELDED CONECTORS & INSECURE (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective NOT CORRECT DESIGN OF SEAT BELT FOR THIS APLICATION (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision NOT FIXED AT PRESCRIBE MOUNT, BUT IN NON STRUCTIAL FLOOR! (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 57,933 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 57,927 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front steering idle pin has slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 57,579 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 56,500 miles

Fuel Cap Deteriorated. Still Seals System

High Beam Tell Tale Not Working

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 56,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel Cap Deteriorated. Still Seals System

High Beam Tell Tale Not Working

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 55,662 miles

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

engine oil leak

intermitant noise coming from fuel pump

offside rear slight end float

slight play in multipul steering joints

Pass 25 Jul 2013 54,797 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 54,795 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2010 54,154 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 52,417 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 49,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2007 45,488 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 45,485 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2006 43,854 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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VTD 41L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VTD 41L, 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 VTD 41L registered?

VTD 41L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 January 1973.

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