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WST 546L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,315 mi
Last recorded80,315 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWST 546L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 80,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 80,315 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 79,932 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 79,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 76,930 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 76,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2016 76,663 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 74,131 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 71,925 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 71,418 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 67,631 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 64,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 58,975 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 53,621 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 51,440 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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WST 546L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WST 546L, 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

How do I check the history of WST 546L?

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What year was WST 546L registered?

WST 546L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 June 1973.

Is WST 546L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WST 546L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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