1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan 1.6L Petrol · MJK 889L
1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1973. Recorded mileage 72,501 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1973 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,501 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1973
- Engine
- 1600cc
MJK 889L Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2018
- 72,501 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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MJK 889L Mileage History
- 22/05/200865,307 mi
- 23/05/200865,315 mi+8 mi
- 01/06/200967,288 mi+1,973 mi
- 01/06/200967,288 mi
- 04/06/201068,661 mi+1,373 mi
- 29/02/201270,422 mi+1,761 mi
- 12/04/201371,839 mi+1,417 mi
- 01/05/201472,026 mi+187 mi
- 02/07/201572,230 mi+204 mi
- 22/07/201672,276 mi+46 mi
- 18/07/201772,316 mi+40 mi
- 13/09/201872,501 mi+185 mi
Average of roughly 698 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
MJK 889L MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (MJK 889L) between May 2008 and September 2018.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)”.
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