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DPN 688K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

41,837 mi
Last recorded41,837 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPN 688K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 41,837 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 41,363 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 39,654 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 39,648 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 37,632 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 36,855 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 36,855 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 35,462 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 35,450 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,562 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,186 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 28,186 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,451 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 24,437 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

corrosion areas inclde:-offside front wing underneath, offside front vallence, offside sill, nearside rear arch- rear of, offside floor to sill joint - several areas,some brake pipes, both sides rear inner wings, & other areas.

front reg plate inclined upwards

handbrake travell borders on excessive

heat exchanger converluted pipes adrift

much previous welding repairs

nearside front brake hose perrishing

nearside headlight aim borderline too high

non-standard road wheels fitted & tyres ?

offside front floor corroding under floor mat

offside front shocker dust cover split

some play in offside rear wheel bearing

tyres may be under inflated

unable to inspect forward handbrake mechanisms & steering linkage due to cover plate - reccomend remove to inspect

under-floor accelerator linkage poor

suspect nearside rear brake cylinder leaking.reccomend investigate

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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DPN 688K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DPN 688K, 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 DPN 688K registered?

DPN 688K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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