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WTE 676L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,519 mi
Last recorded62,519 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTE 676L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 62,519 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 61,485 miles

Front beam axle corroded

Rear brake hose ferrals corroding

Fail 8 Aug 2017 61,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 May 2015 59,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 57,043 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 57,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

front seat mounting bolts not considered correct size and supporting washers missing?

o/s/r bump stop lower plate weld fractured

Pass 22 Jun 2011 55,824 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

some previous corrosion repair work of questionable quality, advise further more detailed inspection

Fail 8 Jun 2011 55,820 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 54,342 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

bodywork rusted/holed--n/s/r+o/s/r inner arch/inner sill area

bodywork rusted/holed--o/s/f outrigger/floor+n/s/f outrigger area

n/s/f metal brake pipe badly fitted

o/s/f bottom boll joint boot split

Fail 1 Jun 2010 54,342 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

bodywork rusted/holed--n/s/r+o/s/r inner arch/inner sill area

bodywork rusted/holed--o/s/f outrigger/floor+n/s/f outrigger area

n/s/f metal brake pipe badly fitted

o/s/f bottom boll joint boot split

Pass 29 May 2009 52,553 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 52,105 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 51,870 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 51,869 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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 676L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 676L, 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 WTE 676L registered?

WTE 676L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 February 1973.

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