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WGR 656L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

76,468 mi
Last recorded76,468 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGR 656L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 76,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 74,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 74,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 72,676 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 72,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 70,879 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 70,676 miles

Central Front Lower Steering arm modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake modification unsafe brake hose (fouling on track rod) (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake modification unsafe brake hose (fouling on track rod) (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 64,901 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 58,942 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 55,587 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 51,835 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 51,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 45,754 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 43,880 miles

Offside inner arch corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2013 43,880 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside inner arch corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 41,222 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 40,131 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Jul 2011 40,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Sep 2010 39,051 miles

Oil leak

battery security

os head lamp pattern diffused

Fail 1 Sep 2010 39,051 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Oil leak

battery security

os head lamp pattern diffused

Pass 20 Aug 2009 38,619 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 38,616 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in o/s/f bearing

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2008 38,547 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 38,547 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

hole in o/s inner sill

various under body rust

Pass 13 Aug 2007 38,312 miles

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

Oil leak

severe corrosion to non prescibed areas.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 38,183 miles

advise notes ref test number-553573426206

Fail 11 Aug 2006 38,171 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

severe corrosion to non prescribed areas.

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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WGR 656L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WGR 656L, 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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WGR 656L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 1973.

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