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EAD 632L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,357 mi
Last recorded41,357 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAD 632L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 41,357 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 40,992 miles

slight play steering idler

Fail 15 Apr 2024 40,991 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight play steering idler

Pass 18 Apr 2023 40,307 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 40,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 39,498 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 37,837 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 37,837 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 37,021 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 37,021 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 35,666 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 35,666 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 34,819 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 34,819 miles

Nearside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 34,201 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE INNER SIDE WALLS ARE CRACKED

SLIGHT KNOCKING SOUND FROM STEERING AT TIMES

SOME PLAY IN THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

THE NSF SUSPENSION BEAM IS RUSTING

THE OSF SEAT BELT IS STARTING TO TRAY

THE REAR NUMBER PLATE IS GOING OFF COLOUR

Fail 9 Mar 2017 34,201 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

BOTH REAR TYRE INNER SIDE WALLS ARE CRACKED

SLIGHT KNOCKING SOUND FROM STEERING AT TIMES

SOME PLAY IN THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

THE NSF SUSPENSION BEAM IS RUSTING

THE OSF SEAT BELT IS STARTING TO TRAY

THE REAR NUMBER PLATE IS GOING OFF COLOUR

Fail 3 Mar 2017 34,192 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front beam has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

knocking from steering column

Pass 20 Feb 2016 33,822 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 33,233 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing feels very slightly rough.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 32,678 miles

advise all four tyres are cracking in tread

Pass 25 Feb 2013 31,482 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 20 Feb 2012 29,708 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 27,531 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 27,531 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 25,888 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 23,827 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 19,738 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 15,932 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 15,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 9,181 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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EAD 632L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EAD 632L, 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 EAD 632L registered?

EAD 632L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 September 1972.

Is EAD 632L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAD 632L shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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