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XVO 337M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

10,213 mi
Last recorded10,213 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVO 337M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 10,213 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 10,213 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 6,694 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 6,694 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Upper 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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 5,718 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 5,033 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 3,774 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 3,464 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front axle beam heavily corroded.

Fail 3 Jul 2008 3,464 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front axle beam heavily corroded.

Pass 1 May 2007 2,656 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 2,656 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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XVO 337M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XVO 337M, 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 XVO 337M registered?

XVO 337M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is XVO 337M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVO 337M shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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