1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan 1.6L Petrol · SGN 11L
1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Apr 1973. Recorded mileage 62,643 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1973 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,643 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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SGN 11L Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/11/2023
- 62,643 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SGN 11L MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (SGN 11L) between July 2007 and November 2023.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BULGED ON INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d)”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
SGN 11L Mileage History
- 23/07/200753,486 mi
- 17/07/200855,128 mi+1,642 mi
- 16/07/200956,481 mi+1,353 mi
- 22/07/201057,647 mi+1,166 mi
- 07/05/201358,009 mi+362 mi
- 15/05/201458,948 mi+939 mi
- 19/05/201559,686 mi+738 mi
- 30/06/201661,994 mi+2,308 mi
- 02/11/202362,643 mi+649 mi
Average of roughly 563 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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