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XBK 85L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,838 mi
Last recorded26,838 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBK 85L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 26,838 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 26,838 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 26,648 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 26,648 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 26,493 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 26,114 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 25,754 miles

light cracking to rears and n/s/f tyres

Pass 6 Jan 2012 25,484 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 25,095 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 24,332 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 22,138 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 22,066 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKING UNDERSIDE OF CAR HAS BEEN WELDED NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREAS

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 85L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XBK 85L, 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 85L?

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What year was XBK 85L registered?

XBK 85L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 March 1973.

Is XBK 85L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBK 85L shows 12 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.

Does XBK 85L have outstanding finance?

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