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CLJ 268L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,093 mi
Last recorded57,093 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLJ 268L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 57,093 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 57,091 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2022 55,867 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 55,519 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 55,398 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 54,219 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 54,159 miles

Slight corrosion on front offside chassie rail.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 54,069 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 53,669 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear brake is slightly binding

Pass 17 Sep 2012 53,532 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 53,512 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 52,708 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 16 Aug 2010 49,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 49,764 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 49,742 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 49,713 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 49,174 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 49,156 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front headlamp lenses cracked but not affecting beam image

offside front upper suspension arm bump stop missing

Pass 27 Jul 2006 48,320 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corosion to the body outside of perscribed areas an has no sharp edges

offside and nearside headlamps cracked but the beam image is not effected

vehicle has had a welded repair within a seatbelt perscribed area appears sound

vehicle has had many welded repairs inside and outside of perscribed areas to numerous to list

Fail 20 Jul 2006 48,302 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corosion to the body outside of perscribed areas an has no sharp edges

nearside headlamp cracked but does not effect the beam image

offside headlamp cracked but does not effect the beam image

vehicle has had a welded repair within a seatbelt perscribed area appears sound

vehicle has had many welded repairs inside an outside of perscribed ares to numerous to list all appear sound

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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CLJ 268L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CLJ 268L, 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 CLJ 268L registered?

CLJ 268L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 October 1972.

Is CLJ 268L safe to buy?

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