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AMR 655L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

43,247 mi
Last recorded43,247 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMR 655L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 43,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 38,903 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 36,938 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 36,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 35,927 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 35,298 miles

Oil leak

car has has excessive welding

corrosion out of percribed area

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2012 35,297 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Oil leak

car has has excessive welding

corrosion out of percribed area

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2011 33,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

off side front chassie leg has been repaired but unable to fully check attime of test due to underseal.

off side rear of the under body/inner sill is corroded and holed but this is not within any mot areas.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 33,297 miles

welding has been done to the under side of the van, this is not the best of jobs but it is of continuos weld.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 32,291 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 32,277 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 30,389 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 30,102 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 26,513 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 26,513 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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AMR 655L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AMR 655L, 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.

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What year was AMR 655L registered?

AMR 655L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 September 1972.

Is AMR 655L safe to buy?

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