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XTP 903L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Multi-colour Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,212 mi
Last recorded75,212 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTP 903L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 75,212 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 72,974 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 71,208 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 70,408 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 70,028 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 69,468 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 69,413 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 69,301 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 69,249 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 69,115 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 68,437 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 31 Aug 2012 68,437 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 16 Dec 2009 68,398 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

body corroded and repaired

chassis is very corroded and has been repaired in various places

repairs have been carried out around nearside & offside seat & suspension mountings

Fail 21 Oct 2009 68,381 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

body corroded and repaired

chassis is very corroded and has been repaired in various places

repairs have been carried out around nearide & offside front seat mountings

Pass 27 May 2008 68,267 miles

corrosion starting at off side rear wheel arch

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

off side upper and lower ball joint covers split/perished

side repeaters pale

slight misting of oil @ rear shock absorbers

slight play in steering idler

sports style exhaust system fitted, slightly noisy than standard

steering column switch gear loose

steering wheel of incorrect type for vehicle, too small

windscreen scratched

windscreen wipers slow and not parking correctly

Fail 23 May 2008 68,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion starting at off side rear wheel arch

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

off side upper and lower ball joint covers split/perished

side repeaters pale

slight misting of oil @ rear shock absorbers

slight play in steering idler

sports style exhaust system fitted, slightly noisy than standard

steering column switch gear loose

steering wheel of incorrect type for vehicle, too small

windscreen scratched

windscreen wipers slow and not parking correctly

Fail 14 Feb 2008 68,225 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion starting at off side rear inner wheel arch

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

off side front lower ball joint cover split

slight play in steering idler

steering wheel of incorrect type for vehicle, too small

windscreen wipers slow

Pass 4 Mar 2006 63,896 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front valance panel, holed nearside

nearside front inner body panels corroded and holed.

nearside rear inner sill panel, corrosion

offside front foot well holed and corroded

offside front lower suspension ball joint gaitor split

sheet metal plates welded in variuos places

steering idler arm bush, slight wear/play

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 903L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Multi-colour with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 903L, 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

How do I check the history of XTP 903L?

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What year was XTP 903L registered?

XTP 903L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 March 1973.

Is XTP 903L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTP 903L shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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