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XOO 1L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

59,959 mi
Last recorded59,959 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOO 1L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 59,959 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 57,188 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 56,704 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 53,935 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 53,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 52,675 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 52,668 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 52,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all tires look old and perished,

Pass 21 Mar 2018 50,447 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 50,445 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 47,975 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 47,323 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 47,323 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 45,635 miles

All four tyres are beginning to perish

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 44,467 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 44,467 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 43,819 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 43,819 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 43,757 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 43,757 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 43,551 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 43,498 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 43,464 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 43,431 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 43,136 miles

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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XOO 1L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XOO 1L, 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 XOO 1L registered?

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

Is XOO 1L safe to buy?

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