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WWP 542M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,882 mi
Last recorded36,882 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWP 542M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 36,882 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

extensive repairs to underbody covered in thick underseal appears ok

outriggers chassis rails and inner sills corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2010 33,151 miles

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

underbody covered in thick underseal appears ok

Fail 16 Oct 2008 29,800 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 29,800 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 27,858 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 24,165 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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WWP 542M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WWP 542M, 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 WWP 542M?

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What year was WWP 542M registered?

WWP 542M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 26 September 1973.

Is WWP 542M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWP 542M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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