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WNF 559L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

51,651 mi
Last recorded51,651 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNF 559L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 51,651 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 51,544 miles

Nearside Front LOWER SHOCKER MOUNT INSCURE FITTING

Offside Front LOWER SHOCKER MOUNT INSCURE FITTING

Fail 13 May 2025 51,544 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front LOWER SHOCKER MOUNT INSCURE FITTING

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front LOWER SHOCKER MOUNT INSCURE FITTING

Pass 14 May 2024 51,218 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 50,882 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 50,319 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 48,801 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 48,000 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 47,032 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 45,853 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 45,853 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 44,002 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 42,590 miles

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

UNDER VEHICLE WAX OILED

Pass 12 Feb 2013 40,793 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 38,375 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 37,338 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 34,838 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 34,294 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 31,863 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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WNF 559L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 WNF 559L, 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 WNF 559L registered?

WNF 559L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 March 1973.

Is WNF 559L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNF 559L shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WNF 559L have outstanding finance?

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