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EKP 859L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,424 mi
Last recorded95,424 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKP 859L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 95,424 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 92,300 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 90,239 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 88,216 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 83,617 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 82,121 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 77,945 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 73,569 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 70,154 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 65,289 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 63,740 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 57,696 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 52,532 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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EKP 859L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EKP 859L, 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

How do I check the history of EKP 859L?

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What year was EKP 859L registered?

EKP 859L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is EKP 859L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKP 859L shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EKP 859L have outstanding finance?

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