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XRV 369L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,972 mi
Last recorded45,972 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRV 369L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 45,972 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both oi/s and n/s due to fading of lenses (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 45,865 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component missing both rear hub nut split pins missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both oi/s and n/s due to fading of lenses (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 34,044 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak at front steering box

Fail 7 Nov 2017 34,040 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak at front steering box

Pass 7 Nov 2016 31,050 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 27,381 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 26,490 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 26,202 miles

n/s and o/s rear driveshaft bolts slack

Fail 8 Aug 2009 26,196 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s and o/s rear driveshaft bolts slack

Pass 17 Nov 2006 25,567 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Apr 2005 19,624 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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XRV 369L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XRV 369L, 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 XRV 369L registered?

XRV 369L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 March 1973.

Is XRV 369L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRV 369L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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