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WGR 912L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,040 mi
Last recorded48,040 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGR 912L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 48,040 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front slight corrosion step area

Offside Front slight corrosion step area

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Fail 20 May 2017 48,034 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Body has slight corrosion step area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shackle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2016 47,810 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 47,569 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 47,130 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 16 May 2013 46,383 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside handbrake cables rusty

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 26 Apr 2012 45,263 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Main beam warning light not working

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

indicator warning light lights both ways

offside rear driveshaft slight oil weep

Fail 19 Apr 2012 45,260 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Main beam warning light not working

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

indicator warning light lights both ways

offside rear driveshaft slight oil weep

Pass 19 Aug 2009 44,088 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front and rear tyres different sizes

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

structure corroded o/s/f out rigger, centre cross member & chassis engine compartment.

Fail 15 May 2009 44,083 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Advise repair to off side front seat belt mount

Alternator belt loose and alternator insecure

Outer steering colum sleave loose

Fail 30 Apr 2009 44,072 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/f out rigger and o/s/r chassis corroded

steering relay worn. steering box slight oil leak

Pass 9 May 2008 41,747 miles

check/tighten steering box bolts, slight flexing on chassis

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s brake light work after being tapped

n/s wash jet not working

n/s/f brake valve fitted to chassis was damp cleaned off recheck no leak at time of test

steering idler worn

Pass 13 Apr 2007 39,892 miles

1/ slight lift in steering centre bellcrank †2/ o/s/f tyre starting to crack on inner edge †3/ brake pedel rubber worn

Fail 13 Apr 2007 39,892 miles

1/ slight lift in steering centre bellcrank †2/ o/s/f tyre starting to crack on inner edge †3/ brake pedel rubber worn

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 36,872 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 36,872 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise n/s/f lower swivel dust boot split

avise o/s/f upper swivel dust cover split

both track rods appear bent

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play.

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 912L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 912L, 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 912L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 February 1973.

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