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FBW 828K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,064 mi
Last recorded99,064 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBW 828K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 99,064 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 97,707 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 96,870 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 95,958 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer wall.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 95,446 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 94,845 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 94,845 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls.

Pass 16 Jun 2012 94,037 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 93,986 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 92,429 miles

both front shock absorbers have a slight weap

both front tyres tread slightly perished

offside rear fog light inoperative

rear bump stops require attention soon

rear cross member holed and corroded but not in perscribed area

vehicle has been extensively repaired and is heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Apr 2010 92,405 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres tread slightly perished

offside rear fog light inoperative

rear bump stops require attention soon

rear cross member holded and corroded but not in perscribed area

vehicle has been extensively repaired and heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Apr 2009 91,294 miles

rear exhaust still has a slight leak and will require further attention soon

rear fog light and tell tail not working

slight play in steering box

underbody of vehicle heavily oiled and undersealed

Fail 1 Apr 2009 91,270 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear fog light and rear fog tell-tale not working

slight play in steering box

underbody of vehicle heavily oiled and undersealed

Pass 31 Mar 2008 90,479 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear fog light and telltale not working

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 26 Mar 2008 90,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear fog light and telltale not working

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Apr 2007 89,880 miles

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

all repairs heavily under silled

wax/oil covering all brakes steering and suspension components

Fail 31 Mar 2007 89,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyre sizes different front to back. †steering wheel play. border pass. †both rear wheel bearings play.

Fail 26 Mar 2007 89,847 miles

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

all repairs heavily under silled

wax oil under vehicle covering brakes ,steering and suspension components

Fail 19 Mar 2007 89,822 miles

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

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

wax / oil undervehicle covering brakes,steering and suspension components

Pass 4 Mar 2006 88,973 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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FBW 828K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FBW 828K, 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 FBW 828K registered?

FBW 828K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 April 1972.

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