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CRL 819K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,081 mi
Last recorded48,081 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRL 819K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 48,081 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 47,475 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 47,473 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 47,106 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 46,153 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 44,720 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres deteriorating

nearside front chassis corroded

offside rear axle end cap corroded

offside rear cross member corroded

parking brake outer cable damaged

rear cv boots deteriorating

Fail 12 Jul 2008 44,717 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres deteriorating

nearside front chassis corroded

offside rear axle end cap corroded

offside rear cross member corroded

parking brake outer cable damaged

rear cv boots deteriorating

Pass 18 Nov 2006 44,107 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Nov 2006 44,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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CRL 819K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CRL 819K, 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 CRL 819K registered?

CRL 819K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 March 1972.

Is CRL 819K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRL 819K shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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