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DPM 976K

1972 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,099 mi
Last recorded71,099 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle68,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPM 976K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 71,099 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 70,359 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 69,310 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 68,603 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 68,603 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 67,650 miles

Offside Front ball joint rubber

Slight leak damper steering

steps have slight rust

Pass 9 Jul 2019 66,095 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 64,937 miles

Offside Front step slightly rusting

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 62,369 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 60,064 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 59,628 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 59,628 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 58,937 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 58,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 57,734 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 56,356 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 50,761 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 49,725 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 49,725 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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DPM 976K is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 68,603 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DPM 976K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DPM 976K registered?

DPM 976K is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 14 April 1972.

Is DPM 976K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPM 976K shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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