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DRD 435K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Cream Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,460 mi
Last recorded62,460 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRD 435K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 62,460 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 62,021 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 62,019 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 62,017 miles

Centre Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear engine compartment couling corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 57,844 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 57,838 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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DRD 435K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DRD 435K, 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 DRD 435K registered?

DRD 435K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 May 1972.

Is DRD 435K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRD 435K shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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