1973 Volkswagen Motorcaravan 1.8L Petrol · VEF 263M
1973 Volkswagen Motorcaravan (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1974. Recorded mileage 52,556 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN MOTORCARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1973 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,556 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VEF 263M Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2021
- 52,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VEF 263M MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1973 Volkswagen Motorcaravan (VEF 263M) between May 2013 and July 2021.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (20 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))”.
VEF 263M Mileage History
- 31/05/201346,900 mi
- 20/05/201447,942 mi+1,042 mi
- 04/06/201549,604 mi+1,662 mi
- 03/06/201650,630 mi+1,026 mi
- 01/06/201751,157 mi+527 mi
- 01/06/201751,157 mi
- 25/06/201851,599 mi+442 mi
- 25/06/201851,599 mi
- 27/06/201952,021 mi+422 mi
- 04/07/201952,030 mi+9 mi
- 10/07/202052,151 mi+121 mi
- 17/07/202052,158 mi+7 mi
- 15/07/202152,551 mi+393 mi
- 22/07/202152,556 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 695 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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