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CHJ 712K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,599 mi
Last recorded89,599 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHJ 712K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2009 89,599 miles

N/S/F Hole in body by side step/bumper mount.

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jun 2009 89,599 miles

N/S/F Hole in body by side step/bumper mount.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jul 2008 87,627 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 84,211 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 81,280 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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CHJ 712K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CHJ 712K, 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 CHJ 712K?

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What year was CHJ 712K registered?

CHJ 712K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 April 1972.

Is CHJ 712K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHJ 712K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CHJ 712K have outstanding finance?

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