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1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan 1.7L Petrol · NSD 54L

NSD 54L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (1.7L, petrol). First registered 09 Feb 1973. Recorded mileage 91,799 miles. MOT expired on 05 Apr 2023.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR CARAVAN
Year / Origin
1973 · Stockton-on-Tees
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 05 Apr 2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
91,799 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 05 Apr 2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1973
Engine
1700cc
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NSD 54L Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/04/2022
  • 91,799 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

NSD 54L MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

1 MOT test are recorded for this 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (NSD 54L) between April 2022 and April 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.

PASS
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Technical Specifications

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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