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FAA 420K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Purple Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,820 mi
Last recorded76,820 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAA 420K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 May 2016 76,820 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 75,949 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 75,222 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 74,540 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 73,422 miles

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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FAA 420K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 FAA 420K, 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

How do I check the history of FAA 420K?

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What year was FAA 420K registered?

FAA 420K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is FAA 420K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAA 420K shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FAA 420K have outstanding finance?

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