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WAB 676M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,443 mi
Last recorded91,443 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAB 676M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 91,443 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 90,126 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear drive shaft outer cv boot deteriorated

Fail 13 Jun 2016 90,126 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail within 30cms of rear suspension mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail within 30 cms of rear suspension mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear drive shaft outer cv boot deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2015 88,593 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 88,581 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 86,839 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 86,839 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 84,238 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 82,919 miles

Indicator switch self cancel inoperative.

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

Nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge & close to wear limits.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 82,919 miles

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Indicator switch self cancel inoperative.

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

Nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge & close to wear limits.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 80,372 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 80,372 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre tread face wearing on inner edge & outer sidewall scrubbed.

Offside heat exchanger outer casing in poor condition.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 77,195 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 77,195 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 74,978 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear tyre casing perishing & sidewall surfaces cracking.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 74,978 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre casing perishing & sidewall surfaces cracking.

Fail 13 Jun 2008 72,083 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 72,083 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 68,882 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 66,823 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 66,822 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Corrosion of offside & nearside inner & outer sill sections.

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

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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WAB 676M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WAB 676M, 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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WAB 676M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 June 1973.

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