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1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan
MOT Status
ValidMileage
75,212 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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.
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What year was XTP 903L registered?
XTP 903L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 March 1973.
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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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