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ECV 408K

1972 Volkswagen Caravanette

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,682 mi
Last recorded49,682 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Caravanette41,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECV 408K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 49,682 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 48,414 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 48,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 47,271 miles

Slight bind NSR brake

Slight play in steering idler

Welding repairs carried out

Pass 18 Jun 2013 47,204 miles

Extensive welding repairs carried out

Slight play in steering idler

Pass 17 Apr 2012 46,756 miles

Extensive welding repairs carried out

Slight play in steering idler

Fail 5 Apr 2012 46,732 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Extensive welding repairs carried out

Slight play in steering idler

Steering stiff

Pass 4 Aug 2010 44,966 miles

Play in steering box

Slight play in steering idler

Stiffness in steering

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Jul 2009 42,595 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering idler

Slight stiffness in steering

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Jul 2009 42,576 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering idler

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Jul 2009 42,571 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an inadequately locked flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2007 40,266 miles

steering slightly stiff

Pass 12 May 2006 36,936 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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ECV 408K is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravanette in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 41,024 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 Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ECV 408K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ECV 408K registered?

ECV 408K is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 20 June 1972.

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