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WWY 881L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,259 mi
Last recorded39,259 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWY 881L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 39,259 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox selector shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 37,447 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 37,391 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 37,206 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 35,777 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 34,141 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 32,407 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 30,299 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 27,969 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 27,120 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 26,020 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front cross member under bumper corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2011 26,010 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside undersill not in a prescribed area corroded

offside front panel section corroded which is not in a prescribed area

Pass 20 May 2010 25,659 miles

front valance corroded front behind bumper

Fail 12 May 2010 25,652 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front valance corroded front behind bumper

Pass 13 Mar 2009 25,631 miles

corosion on n/s/r cross member

corrosion on o/s/f front panel to cross member

Pass 8 Feb 2008 25,562 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 25,485 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 25,367 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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WWY 881L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WWY 881L, 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

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What year was WWY 881L registered?

WWY 881L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 March 1973.

Is WWY 881L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWY 881L shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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