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WNC 368L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,270 mi
Last recorded87,270 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNC 368L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 87,270 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 87,000 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 86,564 miles

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

all 4 shock dust covers rusting

both front brake dust covers rusting

both front tyres cracking on walls

Fail 15 Jun 2015 86,558 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

all 4 shock dust covers rusting

both front brake dust covers rusting

both front tyres cracking on walls

Pass 19 Jun 2014 85,457 miles

all shocker dust covers rusting

Fail 13 Jun 2014 85,457 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

all shocker dust covers rusting

Pass 18 Aug 2011 84,884 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

underside rusting very badly

Fail 11 Aug 2011 84,884 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

underside rusting very badly

Pass 7 Jul 2010 84,326 miles

both door steps badley rusting

major welding repairs to under side

underside of vehicle rusting badley

Fail 29 Jun 2010 84,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both door steps badley rusting

major welding repairs to under side

underside of vehicle rusting badley

Pass 10 Jul 2009 83,869 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

underside of vehicle rusting very badley

Fail 3 Jul 2009 83,862 miles

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

underside of vehicle rusting very badley

Pass 27 Jun 2008 82,883 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs pitted

underside rusting badly.

Fail 11 Jun 2008 82,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

underside of vehicle rusting badley

Pass 27 Jun 2007 80,749 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 80,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 78,508 miles

h/light intensity poor

Fail 15 Jun 2006 78,457 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

h/brake efficiency on minimum level

h/light beam intensity poor

steering column lower bush/brg worn

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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WNC 368L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WNC 368L, 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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WNC 368L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 1973.

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