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EKT 177L

1972 Volkswagen Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,195 mi
Last recorded72,195 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Caravan51,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKT 177L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 72,195 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 68,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommended (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play recommended (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% - offside weaker (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 62,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside near wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 58,788 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 58,729 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 58,680 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 58,543 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre perished.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 58,206 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 58,012 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front crossmember corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2009 58,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2008 55,147 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 55,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 50,440 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 46,376 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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EKT 177L is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,908 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EKT 177L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EKT 177L registered?

EKT 177L is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 2 August 1972.

Is EKT 177L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKT 177L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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