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EPM 842K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,973 mi
Last recorded49,973 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPM 842K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 22 Dec 2017 49,973 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front lamps (1.4.A.2f)

front steering joint rubbers perished

underside has surface rust

Pass 27 Oct 2016 46,969 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 43,219 miles

some play in stearing idler and joints some trave on foot brake some play osr hub

Pass 7 Aug 2014 34,070 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 33,622 miles

slight play in steering drag link end to steering box drop arm.front too rear metal brake pipe corroded.

Pass 29 Aug 2009 31,681 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering box under body rust and repairs

Pass 30 Aug 2008 30,117 miles

Oil leak

under body repairs slight play in steering bix parking brake travel

Pass 25 Aug 2007 29,029 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

repairs to under body parking brake travel slight play in steering box front to rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,141 miles

rear indicators both pale. †offside handbrake efficiency is low.

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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EPM 842K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EPM 842K, 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 EPM 842K registered?

EPM 842K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 July 1972.

Is EPM 842K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPM 842K shows 9 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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