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DDP 975L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Brown Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

59,212 mi
Last recorded59,212 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDP 975L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 59,212 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (3.5.1i)

extensive welding repairs and undersealing on underside of vehicle

n/s/r inner sill corroded by outrigger

n/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish

o/s inner sill holed

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/r chassis corroded by engine mounting

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

steering damper mounting bush slightly worn

Fail 27 Jun 2017 59,212 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (3.5.1i)

extensive welding repairs and undersealing on underside of vehicle

n/s/r inner sill corroded by outrigger

n/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish

o/s inner sill holed

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/r chassis corroded by engine mounting

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

steering damper mounting bush slightly worn

Pass 20 Oct 2014 52,547 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 47,037 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2013 47,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2010 4,182 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 4,174 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 904 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 900 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 39,374 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 39,371 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DDP 975L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Brown with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DDP 975L, 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 DDP 975L registered?

DDP 975L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 November 1972.

Is DDP 975L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDP 975L shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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