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WEA 234M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Multi-colour Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,078 mi
Last recorded95,078 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEA 234M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 95,078 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers seat operation.

slight drag at o/s/f wheel.

Fail 23 May 2016 95,059 miles

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.

Pass 22 May 2015 93,259 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 93,253 miles

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)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 93,224 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 89,291 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 84,273 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 80,141 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 76,785 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 74,681 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 71,564 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 71,452 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2005 68,168 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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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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What year was WEA 234M registered?

WEA 234M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 November 1973.

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