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XOO 274L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

23,089 mi
Last recorded23,089 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOO 274L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 23,089 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 23,089 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 23,086 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front suspension has insufient travel

sun visors insecure

Pass 23 May 2012 23,079 miles

front suspension ball joints near full movement due to lowered suspension

Fail 21 May 2012 23,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2011 20,629 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 16,175 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 15,844 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 15,844 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in steering idler and front chassis corroded

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 274L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XOO 274L, 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 274L registered?

XOO 274L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 February 1973.

Is XOO 274L safe to buy?

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