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VTF 903L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

29,808 mi
Last recorded29,808 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTF 903L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 29,808 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 29,808 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 28,914 miles

o/s front suspension bump stops missing

Fail 17 May 2016 28,852 miles

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

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

o/s front suspension bump stops missing

Pass 19 May 2015 27,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

n/s/r outer drive shaft gaitor split

o/s/r outer drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 20 May 2014 25,735 miles

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

corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

o/s outer c/v boot split

Fail 20 May 2014 25,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

o/s outer c/v boot split

Pass 29 May 2013 23,964 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 23,964 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 21,796 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 19,330 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 19,330 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 16,076 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 14,038 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion starting to front crossmember

slight fluctuation in o/s/f brake reading

Pass 17 Apr 2009 14,038 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion starting to front crossmember

slight fluctuation in o/s/f brake reading

Pass 14 Nov 2007 10,441 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front axle corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2006 7,035 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 7,035 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VTF 903L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VTF 903L, 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 VTF 903L registered?

VTF 903L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is VTF 903L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTF 903L shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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