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AFA 594K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,266 mi
Last recorded20,266 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFA 594K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 20,266 miles

o/side rear inner sill showing signs of corrosion and will soon need attention

Pass 16 Apr 2011 18,212 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 16,145 miles

o/side rear inner sill slight corrosion

Fail 23 May 2009 16,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 15,117 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 14,410 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 14,394 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 131,219 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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AFA 594K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AFA 594K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AFA 594K registered?

AFA 594K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 July 1972.

Is AFA 594K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFA 594K shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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