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FDP 635L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,477 mi
Last recorded48,477 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDP 635L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 48,477 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 48,334 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 47,775 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 47,434 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 47,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 46,710 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 46,705 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 46,129 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 45,761 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 45,761 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 45,696 miles

Corrosion forming on offside front chassis rail.

Corrosion to front cross member.

Corrosion to neardside outer sill panels.

Non-structural corrosion patches forming to underside and body.

Slight play in nearside steering arm ball joint.

Fail 12 Apr 2008 44,616 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion to outer sill panels not resulting in weakness or affecting structural integrity.

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 44,616 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion to outer sill panels not resulting in weakness or affecting structural integrity.

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 43,991 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 43,991 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

vehicle body corroded

both ns jacking points corroded and osf

corrosion to sill panels

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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FDP 635L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FDP 635L, 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 FDP 635L registered?

FDP 635L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is FDP 635L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDP 635L shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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