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AUO 184L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

72,793 mi
Last recorded72,793 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUO 184L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 72,793 miles

advise all 4 arches corroded

advise front crossmember corroded and holed

both front step ins corroded and holed

Pass 5 Jul 2022 70,964 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise body panels taped

Fail 27 Jun 2022 70,662 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength platform (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength platform (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise body panels taped

Pass 18 Jun 2021 70,199 miles

Axle beam rusty

Body taped various

Front panel/steps rusty/holed

Joint covers deteriorated

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floors/member rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 70,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Lower panel/sill various (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Lower panel/sill various (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Both rear sill ends fibreglass. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body taped various

Inner sills/front panel/steps/outriggers rusty holed.

Joint covers deteriorated

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 69,741 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Washer split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Filler lower panels.

Floors/outriggers rusty holed.

Front joint covers deteriorated.

Front panel/chassis/inner archs rusty

Lower panels rusty/holed

Outer/Inner sills rusty

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Step ins rusty

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Various taped sharp edges.

Pass 11 May 2018 67,588 miles

advise front floors corroded

advise rear outer cv boots split

advise rear tyres worn and perished

advise rust in outer and inner sills

advise temp taped repairs to bodywork arches

o/s/f outrigger corroded

Fail 4 May 2018 67,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

advise front floors corroded

advise rear outer cv boots split

advise rear tyres worn and perished

advise rust in outer and inner sills

advise temp taped repairs to bodywork arches

o/s/f outrigger corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 66,507 miles

Offside front chassis floor rusty

Slight wear in steering box

body work rusty

both rear outer drive shaft boots split

offiside front outrigger jacking point rusty

offside front chassis rusty (near pedals)

offside sill undersill rusty

several underside panels rusty

tyres getting low on edges

Pass 18 May 2016 65,592 miles

many body panels rusty

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front outrigger very rusty

rear drive shaft outer boots cracking

some wear in steering box

Fail 9 May 2016 65,592 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

many body panels rusty

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front outrigger very rusty

rear drive shaft outer boots cracking

some wear in steering box

Pass 5 May 2015 64,952 miles

Bodywork rusty

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Underside panels rusting

Fail 21 Apr 2015 64,950 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Bodywork rusty

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Underside panels rusting

Pass 2 Apr 2014 63,231 miles

Exhaust rusty

Rust starting on several panels

Slight front brake imbalnce

drive shaft boots cracking

steering joint rubber boots cracking

Fail 1 Apr 2014 63,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rust starting on several panels

drive shaft boots cracking

steering joint rubber boots cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2013 60,665 miles

Both offside jacking points rusty

Drive shaft boots cracking

Ball joints boots cracking

Fail 12 Feb 2013 60,663 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Ball joints boots cracking

Both offside jacking points rusty

Drive shaft boots cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2012 59,377 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 59,373 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 58,177 miles

advise n/s handbrake low

advise outter cv boots split

advise outter sills / n/s front floor/ front jacking points rusty

Fail 31 Jan 2011 58,176 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise n/s handbrake low

advise outter cv boots split

advise outter sills / n/s front floor/ front jacking points rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2009 57,490 miles

Both front inner archs rusty.

Both rear inner archs rusty.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise both outter sills rusty

o/s/r cv boot split.

Fail 26 Oct 2009 57,490 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both front inner archs rusty.

Both rear inner archs rusty.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r cv boot split.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 56,471 miles

advise both outter sill panels corroded

advise n/s rear inner arch holed

Fail 18 Nov 2008 56,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

advise both outter sill panels corroded

advise n/s rear inner arch holed

Pass 2 Oct 2007 53,777 miles

both outter sills corroded & n/s/rear inner arch holed.

Fail 1 Oct 2007 53,769 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both outter sills corroded & n/s/rear inner arch holed.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 48,765 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 48,765 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 44,488 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 44,488 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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AUO 184L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AUO 184L, 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 AUO 184L registered?

AUO 184L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 October 1972.

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