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WVE 828L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

95,612 mi
Last recorded95,612 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVE 828L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 95,612 miles

Offside Front mirror lense cracked

Fail 16 Apr 2018 95,610 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front mirror lense cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2017 95,075 miles

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

Offside Front door mirror cracked

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight movement in centre steering idler

Fail 3 Apr 2017 95,072 miles

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

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated cracking (2.1.5)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not working (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front door mirror cracked

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight movement in centre steering idler

Pass 5 Apr 2016 94,211 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 94,204 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced end cap (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure end cap (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 93,915 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 May 2015 93,913 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn is a gong (1.6.2c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 92,708 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight movement in centre steering idler

Fail 28 Apr 2014 92,706 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight movement in centre steering idler

Pass 18 Apr 2013 91,778 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear bump stops missing.

off side rear suspension lower than near side.

Fail 15 Apr 2013 91,778 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear bump stops missing.

off side rear suspension lower than near side.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 91,009 miles

o/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 12 Apr 2012 91,005 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2011 89,825 miles

both front seat mounts loose

exhaust louder than standard system.

front screen washers poor aim

Fail 14 Mar 2011 89,825 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front seat mounts loose

exhaust louder than standard system.

front screen washers poor aim

Pass 8 Mar 2010 88,152 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight movement in steering idler

Fail 4 Mar 2010 88,149 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight movement in steering idler

Pass 23 Mar 2009 871,372 miles

Advise load bed floor corroded nearside

Advise load bed floor corroded offside

Advise nearside front pannel corroded but not adversly affecting brakeing or steering

Advise rear vallance corroded and holes

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Mar 2009 87,123 miles

Nearside Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Advise load bed floor corroded nearside

Advise load bed floor corroded offside

Advise nearside front pannel corroded but not adversly affecting brakeing or steering

Advise rear vallance corroded and holes

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Aug 2006 86,941 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 86,941 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 84,244 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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WVE 828L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 WVE 828L, 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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WVE 828L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 February 1973.

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