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WLG 725M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

15,607 mi
Last recorded15,607 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLG 725M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 15,607 miles

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 22 Mar 2024 15,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front of chassis rail into valance near steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front valance in front of end of chassis and round to under step corroded out of prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End of inner sill angle plate starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Jun 2017 14,930 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 14,375 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 13,477 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 13,154 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 12,675 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 118,679 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 11,225 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 11,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2010 9,802 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 8,390 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 7,429 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 7,429 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 6,574 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 5,812 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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WLG 725M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WLG 725M, 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 WLG 725M registered?

WLG 725M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 October 1973.

Is WLG 725M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLG 725M shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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