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BFU 822K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,593 mi
Last recorded40,593 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFU 822K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 40,593 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 37,830 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 36,863 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 34,699 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 32,311 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 29,865 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 26,003 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 23,528 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 20,430 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 20,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

brake effort on nearside rear low

Pass 8 May 2006 19,143 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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BFU 822K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BFU 822K, 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

How do I check the history of BFU 822K?

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What year was BFU 822K registered?

BFU 822K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 May 1972.

Is BFU 822K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFU 822K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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