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XNO 807L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,734 mi
Last recorded59,734 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNO 807L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 59,734 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

light corrosion throughout the underside

Pass 16 Apr 2020 59,080 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 58,960 miles

Battery loose but not insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play All (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 58,849 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 58,752 miles

SOME REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE + JUDDER

Pass 20 May 2016 58,292 miles

REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE 28%

REAR TYRES ARE PERISHING

Pass 27 Apr 2015 58,063 miles

rear brake imbalance

wash/wipe poor

Pass 22 May 2014 57,179 miles

rear brake imbalance

slight play in steering relay/pivot

Pass 8 Apr 2013 56,591 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f anti roll bar clip started to rust and split

n/s/f front out rigger corroded

n/s/r hand brake poor

o/s/f wiper poor clearing sligt smeary

Pass 30 Apr 2012 56,055 miles

n/s/r cv boot pinholed

screen chipped

slight wheel bearing play

steering joint play

Pass 4 May 2011 55,389 miles

front plate cracked

n/s/r shock absorber weeping

n/s/r tyre wall cracked

o/s/f brake binding

play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 4 May 2011 55,389 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front plate cracked

n/s/r shock absorber weeping

n/s/r tyre wall cracked

o/s/f brake binding

play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 May 2010 54,880 miles

Oil leak

front seatbelts in poor condition

general corrosion to vehicle

n/s/r shock absorber poor

o/s headlamp dim + poor image

slight play in rear + n/s/f wheel bearings

slight play in steering relay/pivot

wipers very slow and stiff in operation

Fail 18 May 2010 54,873 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

o/s headlamp dim + poor image

Oil leak

front seatbelts in poor condition

general corrosion to vehicle

n/s/r shock absorber poor

slight play in rear + n/s/f wheel bearings

slight play in steering relay/pivot

wipers very slow and stiff in operation

Pass 5 May 2009 53,956 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front beam axle has corrosion in n/s and o/s of beam

n/s/f and o/s/f out riggers have corrosion in

n/s/r drive shaft boot spliting

steering pivoit has play in

Pass 6 May 2008 53,483 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers door difficult to open from inside.

indicator switch loose on column

n/s headlamp beam image very poor.

slight play in steering relay pivot

Fail 2 May 2008 53,482 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering relay pivot

Pass 30 Apr 2007 52,502 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 52,497 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

N/S/F tyre perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering ball joints

Pass 3 May 2006 51,491 miles

N/S/F tyre worn unevenly

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Some corrosion to front suspension beam

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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XNO 807L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XNO 807L, 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

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What year was XNO 807L registered?

XNO 807L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is XNO 807L safe to buy?

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