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MUV 713L

1973 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,018 mi
Last recorded50,018 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van50,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUV 713L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 50,018 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat belt mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat belt mounting (2.4.A.3)

offside tyre perished

rear light lenses faded

Fail 26 Aug 2016 50,018 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat belt mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat belt mounting (2.4.A.3)

offside tyre perished

rear light lenses faded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 3,399 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 3,390 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 2,356 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 2,336 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 152,938 miles

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

under seal on arches floor and inner sills

Pass 28 Mar 2012 99,982 miles

both outer sills corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2011 99,524 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 98,701 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 98,701 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 96,953 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 95,830 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre cracking

spare wheel insecure

Fail 5 Feb 2007 93,833 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 93,833 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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MUV 713L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 50,024 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 Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MUV 713L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MUV 713L registered?

MUV 713L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 30 March 1973.

Is MUV 713L safe to buy?

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