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EOU 710K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,525 mi
Last recorded94,525 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOU 710K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 94,525 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 92,682 miles

oil leak dripping

Fail 8 Aug 2017 92,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak dripping

Fail 8 Aug 2017 92,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak dripping

Pass 3 Aug 2016 90,902 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by bumper (6.1.A.1)

Rear nearside and offside inner sill ends coroded

nearside and offside rear outer cv boots split

Fail 1 Aug 2016 90,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by bumper (6.1.A.1)

Rear nearside and offside inner sill ends coroded

nearside and offside rear outer cv boots split

Pass 5 Aug 2015 90,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 90,027 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 89,825 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 89,699 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 89,455 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 89,433 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 89,329 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jul 2009 88,866 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 88,860 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 87,592 miles

both rear tyres badly cracked in tread

Pass 27 Jul 2007 87,586 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 87,579 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

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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EOU 710K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EOU 710K, 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 EOU 710K registered?

EOU 710K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1972.

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