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XTF 996L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

52,931 mi
Last recorded52,931 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTF 996L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 52,931 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 52,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 50,288 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 46,908 miles

both brake pipes from master cylinder corroded

right hand front bump stop mount corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2016 46,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation retro-fitted three point belt mounted to an unsuitable structure (5.3.1g)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering righthand chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt installation retro-fitted three point belt mounted to an unsuitable structure (5.3.1g)

both brake pipes from master cylinder corroded

right hand front bump stop mount corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 44,757 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 40,282 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 40,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 35,731 miles

Slight play steering pin.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 30,683 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 30,682 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 30,208 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front outriggers corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering idler

Fail 22 Aug 2009 30,206 miles

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)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front outriggers corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering idler

Pass 23 Aug 2007 29,020 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 29,007 miles

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

at rear above gearbox bulk head area rusting

inside cab rusting underside of dase panel near steering surpport brack .also suface rust along chassis menbers

Pass 16 Aug 2006 28,169 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 28,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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XTF 996L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XTF 996L, 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 XTF 996L registered?

XTF 996L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 26 March 1973.

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