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DWF 412L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Multi-colour Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,080 mi
Last recorded22,080 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2010
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWF 412L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2010 22,080 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 22,080 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 20,899 miles

various holes under and around vehicledue to corosion but not within anything

Fail 28 Feb 2009 20,899 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

various holes under and around vehicledue to corosion but not within anything

Pass 5 Feb 2008 18,177 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 11,751 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 11,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 10,360 miles

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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DWF 412L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Multi-colour with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DWF 412L, 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 DWF 412L registered?

DWF 412L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is DWF 412L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWF 412L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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