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XTP 386L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Turquoise Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

209,108 mi
Last recorded209,108 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTP 386L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 209,108 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 206,519 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 202,869 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 201,429 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 198,970 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 19,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 196,690 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe runs over rear diff runs to nearside rear brake is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 196,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength on chassis rail next to axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by front axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe runs over rear diff runs to nearside rear brake is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 194,488 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 194,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 192,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 192,386 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 189,142 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 189,138 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 185,946 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 181,946 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 178,948 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 176,735 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 175,191 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 175,191 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front brake has slight bind

Pass 29 May 2012 173,767 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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XTP 386L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Turquoise with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XTP 386L, 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 XTP 386L registered?

XTP 386L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 March 1973.

Is XTP 386L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTP 386L shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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