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WTE 142L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Turquoise Petrol 1492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,065 mi
Last recorded64,065 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTE 142L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,492cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 64,065 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 64,065 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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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WTE 142L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Turquoise with a 1,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 WTE 142L, 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 WTE 142L?

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What year was WTE 142L registered?

WTE 142L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 26 February 1973.

Is WTE 142L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTE 142L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WTE 142L have outstanding finance?

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