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XBK 819L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,299 mi
Last recorded19,299 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBK 819L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 19,299 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 14,419 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 13,367 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 12,382 miles

nearside rear under sill corroded at jack point

Pass 29 May 2013 11,672 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 10,875 miles

nearside front lower ball joint gaiter starting to leak grease

nearside rear brake hose perished(strong advise)

offside front tyre and both rears worn close to limit on inner edge

slight exhaust blow evident

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight tight spot when turning steering lock to lock(strong advise)

slight underside corrosion evident

Fail 1 Jun 2012 10,875 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside front lower ball joint gaiter starting to leak grease

nearside rear brake hose perished(strong advise)

offside front tyre and both rears worn close to limit on inner edge

slight exhaust blow evident

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight tight spot when turning steering lock to lock(strong advise)

slight underside corrosion evident

Pass 24 May 2011 9,961 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 May 2011 9,960 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 May 2010 9,153 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 May 2009 8,623 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 29 May 2009 8,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 7,611 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 6,871 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 6,765 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Feb 2006 6,765 miles

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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 819L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XBK 819L, 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 XBK 819L?

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What year was XBK 819L registered?

XBK 819L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 January 1973.

Is XBK 819L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBK 819L shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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