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DCL 100D

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

53,588 mi
Last recorded53,588 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCL 100D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 53,588 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 53,557 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 53,502 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 53,488 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 53,417 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 53,314 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 53,239 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 53,206 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 52,850 miles

all 4 tyres getting perished

Pass 8 Aug 2013 52,282 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 51,759 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 51,759 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 50,497 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 49,652 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 49,652 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 46,954 miles

steering damper leaking slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2008 45,968 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 45,343 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 44,351 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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DCL 100D is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DCL 100D, 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 DCL 100D registered?

DCL 100D is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is DCL 100D safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCL 100D shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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