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ENL 174L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests24 (11 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate45.8%

Mileage

41,195 mi
Last recorded41,195 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENL 174L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

11 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 41,195 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play O/S AND N/S (2.6.2)

Fail 19 May 2017 41,184 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired REAR FRAME (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play O/S AND N/S (2.6.2)

YOUR PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

Pass 29 Apr 2016 40,308 miles

UNDERSIDES HAVE BEEN COATED IN UNDERSEAL

Fail 29 Apr 2016 40,308 miles

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

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

UNDERSIDES HAVE BEEN COATED IN UNDERSEAL

Fail 4 Apr 2016 40,289 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded REAR (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CENTRE AND REAR (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 38,949 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 38,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 38,892 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight movement

Both rear wheels bearings have slight movement

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 38,806 miles

Front and rear wheel bearings all have slight movement

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 38,806 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front and rear wheel bearings all have slight movement

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 38,790 miles

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear hubs has slight in out movement o/s and n/s

Pass 19 Jan 2013 7,013 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 37,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 353,172 miles

underside of vehicle has rust but not of a nature that efects steering brakes or other components

washers give adequate water but relies on air feed

Fail 26 Oct 2011 35,285 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Centre Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 35,219 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower 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)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 May 2010 34,803 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 34,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Additional seating in rear insecure.

Drivers door hinges worn or loose.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front inner sill corroded.

Offside front bumper insecure.

Offside rear and nearside rear outer cv boots split.

Rear crossmember badly corroded.

Rubber steering coupling starting to crack.

Pass 4 Dec 2007 31,532 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 31,532 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NOTE--NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS MEMBER CORRODED AND HOLED---OFFSIDE REAR OUTER DRIVESHAFT BOOT SPLIT---NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR PANEL CORRODED AND HOLED---

Pass 4 Dec 2006 19,843 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 19,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 8,423 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2005 8,423 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

ball joints -slight lift

left front seatbelt worn

right door lock worn

right rear wheel rim slight buckl;e

steering coupling cracked

steering play

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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ENL 174L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.8%.

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 ENL 174L, 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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What year was ENL 174L registered?

ENL 174L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 August 1972.

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