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EMR 859L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

30,867 mi
Last recorded30,867 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMR 859L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 30,867 miles

entire front panel has a cover fitted--- unable to see condition

general body work corrosion all round

lot of panels welded underneath and under sealed unable to see weld

standard metal under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 30,699 miles

entire front panel has a cover fitted on top (unable to see condition)

generally all round bodywork is corroded

lot of panels underneath are welded and undersealed (unable to see welding)

standard metal undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,682 miles

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

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

bad oil leak

entire front panel seems corroded but unable to see as there is a cover fitted on top

generally all bodywork corroded

lot of panels underneath are welded and under sealed (unable to see welds)

standard metal undertrays fitted and rusting

Fail 1 Mar 2013 30,666 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

a lot of welded panels underneath and under sealed , unable to see weld

bad oil leak

entire front panel seems corroded but unable to see fully as there is a cover on top

generally all body work corroded

standard metal under trays fitted and rusting

Pass 1 Mar 2012 30,307 miles

offside rear jacking point deteroirating

steering coupling small cracks starting

vehicle has been generaly welded all round

Fail 27 Feb 2012 30,307 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside rear jacking point deteroirating

steering coupling small cracks starting

vehicle has been generaly welded all round

Pass 28 Jan 2011 29,792 miles

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

steering ilder slightplay in pin

Fail 21 Jan 2011 29,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

steering ilder slightplay in pin

Pass 15 May 2009 29,578 miles

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chassis and body generaly welding all over

nearside rear tyre outer side wall to tread staring to show signs off wear

wiper spindals moving in body housing offside and nearside

Fail 13 May 2009 29,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

chassis and body generaly welding all over

nearside rear tyre outer side wall to tread staring to show signs off wear

wiper spindals moving in body housing offside and nearside

Fail 21 May 2008 29,028 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front body pannel, nearside sliding door & nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded.

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

throttle sticking

under side of vehical has had a extensive amount of welding

Pass 21 May 2008 29,028 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front body pannel, nearside sliding door & nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded.

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

throttle sticking

under side of vehical has had a extensive amount of welding

Pass 9 May 2007 28,876 miles

has severe welding to most of underside of vhecle structure

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 9 May 2007 28,876 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

has had severe wellding to most of underside of vheicle structure

slight bind on near side brake

Pass 16 May 2006 28,056 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre perished

vehicle has extensive welded repairs

wipers not parking

Fail 12 May 2006 28,056 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished.

vehical has been wielded extensively underneith.

wipers dont go back to park position when switched off.

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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EMR 859L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EMR 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.

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EMR 859L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 December 1972.

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