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ELG 426K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,934 mi
Last recorded7,934 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELG 426K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 7,934 miles

Oil leak ()

underseal used on under body

Pass 17 Aug 2016 6,785 miles

sympathetic road brake test performed

undertrays fitted

welding carried out underside and undersealed

Pass 3 Aug 2015 4,866 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sympathetic road brake test performed

welding carried out underside and undersealed

Pass 3 Jul 2014 37,695 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes binding slightly

sympathetic road brake test performed

welding carried out underside and undersealed

Pass 12 Jul 2013 2,096 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise on steering

sympathetic road brake test performed

welding carried out undersealed

Pass 11 Jul 2012 99,896 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 99,896 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 98,293 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 94,973 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 93,345 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 93,333 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

rear wheel bearing cant check because brake binding

Pass 26 Mar 2008 89,739 miles

rear brakes binding

Pass 16 Apr 2007 88,846 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 86,714 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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ELG 426K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ELG 426K, 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 ELG 426K registered?

ELG 426K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 1972.

Is ELG 426K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELG 426K 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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