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WPR 512M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,325 mi
Last recorded88,325 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPR 512M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 88,325 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 88,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 87,168 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Lowe bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 May 2018 87,168 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure Upper and lower bolts loose (2.7.2b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Lowe bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 May 2017 86,801 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 86,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper swivel (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2016 85,701 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 84,818 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 84,625 miles

drivers seat belt slight fluffing

slight play steering idler arm pivot

Fail 9 Jul 2010 84,599 miles

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

drivers seat belt slight fluffing

slight play steering idler arm pivot

Pass 22 Jun 2009 84,530 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 84,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 84,147 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 83,607 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 82,604 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 82,593 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

o/s/f floorpan corroded

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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WPR 512M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,795cc 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 WPR 512M, 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 WPR 512M registered?

WPR 512M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 October 1973.

Is WPR 512M safe to buy?

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