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DEL 622L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,621 mi
Last recorded55,621 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEL 622L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2019 55,621 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front cross beam corroded

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Nearside front panel corroded

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Front outrigger corroded

Offside Front step corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear cross beam corroded

Rear valance corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2018 55,618 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all areas underneath (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion welding as been done from inside the vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 55,618 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Central Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering nearside main chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Fuel tank insecure fuel tank fire wall missing, risk of fire between engine (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis area near bumper mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear passenger door hinge insecure bootlid (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules pipe ferrule in to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in all areas underneath (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion welding has been carried out to multiple areas from inside of vehicle, leaving corroded areas underneath of rusty metal. (6.1.B.2)

all wheel bearings have play

Pass 20 Jul 2016 54,848 miles

All tyres perished within tread band

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 54,842 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near steering box (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres perished within tread band

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 54,832 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 57,825 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 56,432 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 54,773 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 54,773 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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DEL 622L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DEL 622L, 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.

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What year was DEL 622L registered?

DEL 622L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 December 1972.

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