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AWG 454K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

88,594 mi
Last recorded88,594 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWG 454K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 88,594 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 88,594 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2023 88,329 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 88,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 85,655 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 83,958 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Fail 28 Apr 2020 83,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 25 Apr 2019 83,070 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 82,118 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 81,128 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 80,100 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 78,391 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 78,391 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 76,791 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 76,791 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 74,564 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 73,098 miles

batterys insecure

hand brake lock nuts missing

Fail 18 Apr 2012 73,098 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

batterys insecure

hand brake lock nuts missing

Pass 18 Feb 2010 71,261 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre sidewall perished,advise

vehicle underside slight corrosion,advise

Fail 18 Feb 2010 71,261 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre sidewall perished,advise

vehicle underside slight corrosion,advise

Pass 3 Mar 2009 68,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

all chassis legs corroded

offside rear c.v. boot split

Fail 24 Feb 2009 68,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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 (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

all chassis legs corroded

offside rear c.v. boot split

Pass 29 Feb 2008 66,355 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 66,350 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r outer c.v boot split

Pass 19 Feb 2007 62,167 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 62,164 miles

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

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

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 58,230 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 58,230 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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AWG 454K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 AWG 454K, 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 AWG 454K registered?

AWG 454K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is AWG 454K safe to buy?

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