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WTC 100L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

67,719 mi
Last recorded67,719 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTC 100L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 67,719 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play immediate drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f floor & door step corroding.

Pass 30 May 2018 67,252 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play immediate drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering pivot point has slight play.

n/s/f floor & door step corroding.

n/s/r & o/s/r inner wings corroded.

n/s/r floor/wheel arch corroded.

o/s chassis corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2017 66,262 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/f floor & door step corroding.

n/s/r & o/s/r inner wings corroded.

n/s/r floor/wheel arch corroded.

o/s chassis corroded.

rear cross-member corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2016 65,473 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/r & o/s/r inner wings corroded.

Fail 6 Jun 2016 65,473 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x3 (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/r & o/s/r inner wings corroded.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 64,776 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r floor/inner arch corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 63,583 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front & rear cross-members corroded.

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded.

Fail 9 Jun 2014 63,583 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front & rear cross-members corroded.

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 62,194 miles

o/s/r floor corroded.

rear cross-member corroded.

Fail 6 Jun 2013 62,194 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s/r floor corroded.

rear cross-member corroded.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 61,842 miles

centre floor strengthener corroded.

n/s/f floor corroded.

o/s/f seatbelt mounting corroding.

Fail 1 Jun 2012 61,842 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

centre floor strengthener corroded.

n/s/f floor corroded.

o/s/f seatbelt mounting corroding.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 61,102 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s steering arm slightly distorted.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 59,967 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

middle cross members corroded.

n/s/f cross member & floor corroded.

n/s/r & o/s/r chassis corroded.

rear cross member corroded.

Fail 11 Jun 2010 59,967 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower 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 Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

middle x-members corroded.

n/s/f x-member & floor corroded.

n/s/r & o/s/r chassis legs badly corroded.

rear x-member badly corroded.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 59,460 miles

both n/s/rear and o/s/rear chassis to engine moumts are holed and coroeded and in need of repair

Fail 8 Jun 2009 59,449 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both n/s/rear and o/s/rear chassis to engine moumts are holed and coroeded and in need of repair

Pass 13 Jun 2008 58,878 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 58,878 miles

Nearside Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 58,419 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 58,419 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

near side rear sill under floor holed

Fail 27 Sep 2006 56,367 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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WTC 100L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WTC 100L, 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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WTC 100L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 1973.

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