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XTD 585L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,106 mi
Last recorded64,106 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTD 585L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 64,106 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 64,105 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

all tyres cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2009 64,097 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 64,083 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 64,076 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 63,776 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 62,510 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 62,510 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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XTD 585L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XTD 585L, 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 XTD 585L registered?

XTD 585L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 March 1973.

Is XTD 585L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTD 585L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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