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XWR 123L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

15,217 mi
Last recorded15,217 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWR 123L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 15,217 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 15,217 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 14,473 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 14,473 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 14,179 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 13,353 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Slight oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2014 11,983 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f brake binding

Fail 22 Dec 2014 11,983 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f brake binding

Fail 23 Oct 2014 11,967 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine missfire

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2013 10,850 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 9,824 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 8,040 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 7,964 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 7,964 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 7,165 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 57,902 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 4,400 miles

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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XWR 123L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 XWR 123L, 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 XWR 123L registered?

XWR 123L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 June 1973.

Is XWR 123L safe to buy?

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