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XCU 21L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

90,075 mi
Last recorded90,075 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCU 21L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 90,075 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both front outriggers have some corrosion

front & rear n/s tyres cracking on edge of outer treads

Fail 23 Jul 2018 90,075 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front outriggers have some corrosion

front & rear n/s tyres cracking on edge of outer treads

Pass 8 Jun 2017 89,140 miles

both front outriggers have corrosion

front & rear tyres cracking on outside of treads

Fail 8 Jun 2017 89,132 miles

Offside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure front & rear on edge of tread (4.1.D.1b)

both front outriggers have corrosion

front & rear tyres cracking on outside of treads

Pass 2 Jun 2016 88,645 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 88,637 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 88,026 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 88,014 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 May 2014 87,263 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 86,334 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 86,326 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 May 2012 85,564 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 85,564 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 84,909 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 84,424 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 83,937 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 83,929 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 83,507 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 83,499 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 82,531 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 82,512 miles

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

engine bay hinge insecure

Pass 16 Dec 2005 81,863 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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XCU 21L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XCU 21L, 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 XCU 21L registered?

XCU 21L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 July 1973.

Is XCU 21L safe to buy?

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