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ELV 744L

1972 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,138 mi
Last recorded51,138 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle68,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELV 744L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 51,138 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 51,111 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 51,107 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 51,103 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 51,083 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 51,079 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 51,073 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 50,918 miles

n/s handbrake effort & travel

Pass 15 Sep 2017 50,613 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 50,256 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 50,000 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 49,981 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 49,620 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 48,965 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 48,707 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 48,230 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 47,994 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 47,990 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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ELV 744L is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 68,603 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ELV 744L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ELV 744L?

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What year was ELV 744L registered?

ELV 744L is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 25 September 1972.

Is ELV 744L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELV 744L shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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