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WTB 381L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,832 mi
Last recorded71,832 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTB 381L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2009 71,832 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both vehicle batters insecure

vehice jacking points corroding

when vehicle in reverse side lights come on

Pass 1 Oct 2008 70,335 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 70,335 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

rearwheels very close to wheel arches

slight corrosion in rear lower body and rear jacking points

Pass 3 Sep 2007 67,180 miles

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2007 67,179 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

no seats fitted in rear at time of m.o.t test inteior being work on

rear tyres very close to wheel arch

vehicle corroded at rear

Pass 13 Apr 2006 64,866 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery trays holed and corroded

rear tyre's close to arch's

vehicle starting to corrrode in place's

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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WTB 381L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WTB 381L, 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 WTB 381L registered?

WTB 381L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 February 1973.

Is WTB 381L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTB 381L shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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