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BTA 566L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,924 mi
Last recorded44,924 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTA 566L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2024 44,924 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 44,889 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 44,635 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 43,475 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 42,876 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 42,180 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 41,489 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2010 40,157 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 38,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f top balljoint gaitor

Pass 7 Aug 2008 35,444 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 34,853 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 310,212 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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BTA 566L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BTA 566L, 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

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What year was BTA 566L registered?

BTA 566L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is BTA 566L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTA 566L shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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