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VVW 779L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,265 mi
Last recorded84,265 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVW 779L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 84,265 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 84,264 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 83,690 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 81,954 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 81,883 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 80,336 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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VVW 779L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 VVW 779L, 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 VVW 779L registered?

VVW 779L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is VVW 779L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVW 779L shows 6 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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