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WNH 505L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,413 mi
Last recorded49,413 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNH 505L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 49,413 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 47,994 miles

Body has corrosion

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2019 47,994 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Body has corrosion

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2018 47,490 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 47,490 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 46,207 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 44,375 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 44,375 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 43,247 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/r tyre perished but cords can not be seen

Fail 27 Feb 2015 43,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/r tyre perished but cords can not be seen

Fail 24 Feb 2014 42,019 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion to the under side of vehicle

Pass 24 Feb 2014 42,019 miles

slight corrosion to the under side of vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2013 40,742 miles

both front tyres walls perished

Pass 11 Sep 2009 40,613 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 40,613 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WNH 505L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WNH 505L, 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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What year was WNH 505L registered?

WNH 505L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 January 1973.

Is WNH 505L safe to buy?

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