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WEU 166L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

21,093 mi
Last recorded21,093 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEU 166L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 21,093 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 20,981 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 20,786 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 20,654 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 20,269 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 19,857 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 19,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 19,539 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 18,982 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 18,059 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 18,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 14,003 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 14,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 7,841 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 7,839 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

rear fog lamps inop

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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WEU 166L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WEU 166L, 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 WEU 166L registered?

WEU 166L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 February 1973.

Is WEU 166L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEU 166L shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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