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1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,078 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
drivers seat operation.
slight drag at o/s/f wheel.
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded several (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
drivers seat operation.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
corrosion and hole in front cross member on nearside not within prescribed area
corrosion and hole in offside rear lower inner wheel arch not within prescribed area
corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch
corrosion to offside inner sill and hole in offside rear inner sill not within prescribed area
cuts to nearside front tyre inner sidewall
heavy corrosion and hole in engine bay on offside not within prescribed area
heavy corroson and hole in front step on offside and cross member on offside not within prescribed area
offside front road wheel stiff to turn by hand
offside front tyre worn outer edge
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear brakes slight imbalance
Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
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WEA 234M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Multi-colour with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 WEA 234M, 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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WEA 234M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 November 1973.
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