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WVO 388M

1973 Volkswagen Motorcaravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,449 mi
Last recorded47,449 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motorcaravan56,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVO 388M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 47,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 47,108 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion to nearside front inner step

Pass 23 Oct 2015 46,587 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 46,587 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 45,392 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front axle corroded

nearside inner step/ arch slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2013 44,411 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 44,405 miles

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 42,072 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 42,072 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,595 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 40,590 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f tyre sidewall in poor condition

rear cross member holed and corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,511 miles

o/s/f tyre in poor condition

o/s/r outer cv boot split

Pass 19 Aug 2008 34,863 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 34,862 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 32,609 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 32,598 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

offside front tyre outer wall scuffed

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorcaravan?

Based on 2,605 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,353
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
position lamp(s) not working 63
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WVO 388M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 56,485 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 Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WVO 388M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motorcaravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WVO 388M registered?

WVO 388M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 10 October 1973.

Is WVO 388M safe to buy?

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