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XDO 5L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

55,810 mi
Last recorded55,810 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDO 5L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 55,810 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 55,164 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 54,670 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 54,174 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 54,045 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 53,321 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 52,692 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 52,324 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 51,927 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,150 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 50,354 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 49,490 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 49,190 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 46,813 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 45,197 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 45,197 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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XDO 5L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 XDO 5L, 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 XDO 5L?

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What year was XDO 5L registered?

XDO 5L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1973.

Is XDO 5L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDO 5L shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XDO 5L have outstanding finance?

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