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BSC 274L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

33,189 mi
Last recorded33,189 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSC 274L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 33,189 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 33,177 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 33,173 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding t piece (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

Front crossmember has numerous holes / corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded / holed

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside sill corroded / holed

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from t piece (3.6.B.2c)

Rear crossmember has holes / corrosion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion vehicle has numerous welding repairs to chassis / body the strength and quality of which is not assessable (6.1.A.1)

floor holed in numerous places

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 32,665 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 32,664 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

o/s/r battery tray excessively corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 28,454 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 28,453 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 27,182 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 27,182 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 26,081 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 25,986 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 23,532 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 23,525 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 20,183 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 20,178 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 18,659 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 18,651 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) 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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BSC 274L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 BSC 274L, 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 BSC 274L registered?

BSC 274L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 October 1972.

Is BSC 274L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSC 274L shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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