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ENV 852K

1972 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

8,357 mi
Last recorded8,357 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle68,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENV 852K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 8,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2024 8,155 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn bolt missing at top bracket (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 2,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 99,724 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 98,505 miles

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

Front and rear tyres are different sizes

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge/perishing on outer sidewall

Some brake pipes undersealed not allowing full inspection

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

Wtar ingress into offside front indicator not affecting light outputat the moment

Fail 3 Jun 2015 98,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front and rear tyres are different sizes

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge/perishing on outer sidewall

Some brake pipes undersealed not allowing full inspection

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Wtar ingress into offside front indicator not affecting light outputat the moment

Pass 8 May 2014 97,982 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

o/s seat- belt mount bolt slight insecure at reel

o/s/r tyre perishing , n/s/r tyre several cuts in tread . differant sized tyres fitted to front and rear

Pass 15 Jun 2012 96,535 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 93,504 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 93,243 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 93,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 65,654 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 65,652 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ENV 852K is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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 ENV 852K, 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.

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What year was ENV 852K registered?

ENV 852K is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 12 June 1972.

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