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BJG 441K

1972 Volkswagen Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

2,042 mi
Last recorded2,042 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Caravan51,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJG 441K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 2,042 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 654 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 6,479 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Axle beam cracked and corroded (2.5.A.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 641 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 628 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 565 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 516 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 21 May 2011 101 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

nearside rear hand and footbrakes lazy

offside and nearside front brakes slight judder (discs warped)

Pass 21 May 2011 101 miles

nearside rear hand and footbrakes lazy

offside and nearside front brakes slight judder (discs warped)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 98,400 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 98,351 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 97,323 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 96,335 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 95,419 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 95,406 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2006 94,534 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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BJG 441K is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,908 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJG 441K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJG 441K registered?

BJG 441K is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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