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XVW 608L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,731 mi
Last recorded69,731 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVW 608L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 69,731 miles

o/s rear h/brake slightly low reading

Fail 9 Aug 2016 69,731 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s rear h/brake slightly low reading

Fail 20 Jul 2015 67,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s h/brake low reading

Pass 20 Jul 2015 67,221 miles

o/s h/brake low reading

Pass 3 Aug 2013 66,835 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

brake pedal has little reserve travel

nearside front tyre has a cut to the inner side wall but not deep enough to show ply or cord

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 608L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XVW 608L, 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 XVW 608L?

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What year was XVW 608L registered?

XVW 608L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 January 1973.

Is XVW 608L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVW 608L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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