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XVW 352L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

7,652 mi
Last recorded7,652 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVW 352L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 7,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 7,273 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 6,615 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 6,307 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 5,726 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 5,726 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 4,482 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 3,186 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 2,344 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 696 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 680 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 98,092 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both nearside doors are slightly corroded. The offside front door also has slight corrosion

offside front brake hose clip is slightly insecure

Fail 2 Jul 2010 98,092 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both nearside doors are slightly corroded. The offside front door also has slight corrosion

offside front brake hose clip is slightly insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2009 97,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear driveshaft allen-key bolts needs tighting

Pass 20 Jun 2008 95,051 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 95,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 94,409 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 94,409 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres showing signs of age and perishing

corrosion on both sides to sills and wheel arch areas but not within prescribed areas

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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XVW 352L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XVW 352L, 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 XVW 352L registered?

XVW 352L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 March 1973.

Is XVW 352L safe to buy?

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