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XBK 816L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

42,196 mi
Last recorded42,196 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBK 816L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 42,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

front floor pan has slight corrosion on o/s

front n/s and o/s lower door steps slightly corroded.

front windscreen has slight damage but is outside the swept area of wiper blades

Fail 22 Nov 2017 42,196 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

front floor pan has slight corrosion on o/s

front n/s and o/s lower door steps slightly corroded.

front windscreen has slight damage but is outside the swept area of wiper blades

Pass 22 Nov 2016 41,702 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 41,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 41,105 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Rear boot cross rail corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower door steps slightly corroded on underside

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower door steps corroded on underside

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front o/s floor cover slightly corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2015 41,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Rear boot cross rail corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower door steps slightly corroded on underside

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower door steps corroded on underside

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front o/s floor cover slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2014 40,196 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front jacking points slightly corroded

front panel slightly corroded

rear panel slightly corroded

upper engine crossmember slightly corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2014 40,196 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front jacking points slightly corroded

front panel slightly corroded

rear panel slightly corroded

upper engine crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2013 39,494 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front sill edges and rear boot floor slightly corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2013 39,494 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front sill edges and rear boot floor slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2013 38,503 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear boot crossmembers slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2013 38,503 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear boot crossmembers slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2011 38,494 miles

slight corrosion in rear o/s boot floor.

Fail 9 Nov 2011 38,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

slight corrosion in rear o/s boot floor.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 37,210 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s handbrake cable slightly deteriated

Pass 11 Sep 2009 37,008 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 36,473 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 36,473 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2007 36,097 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 36,097 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 36,050 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 36,050 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 34,674 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 34,674 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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XBK 816L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 XBK 816L, 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 XBK 816L registered?

XBK 816L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 February 1973.

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