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FKR 873L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,593 mi
Last recorded45,593 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKR 873L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 45,593 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 39,028 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle has had previous welding repairs in various structural and non structural areas

Pass 17 Aug 2017 38,572 miles

Vehicle has had previous welding repairs to structural and non structural areas

Pass 9 Aug 2016 38,009 miles

Vehicle has had various previous welding repairs to structural and non structural areas

Pass 24 Jul 2015 37,187 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 37,187 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Both rear shock absorbers weak

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 36,570 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside inner chassis centre area leg coroded

Fail 14 Jul 2014 36,570 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside inner centre chassis leg coroded

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 36,173 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 36,170 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 35,820 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 35,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Sep 2009 35,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

extensive corrosion to n/s front chassis / floor areas - outside prescribed areas -- rear drive shaft outer gaiters split -- extensive corrosion to floor belly pan -- seat belt mounting areas beginning to corrode

Pass 16 Sep 2008 35,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s rear body outrigger + n/s front chassis + both floor panels corroded - outside prescribed areas -- o/s front + o/s rear chassis beginning to corrode

Fail 11 Sep 2008 35,357 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s rear body outrigger + n/s front chassis + both floor panels corroded - outside prescribed areas -- o/s front + o/s rear chassis beginning to corrode

Pass 12 Sep 2007 35,027 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s front chassis / panels + o/s rear outrigger + floor trays + rear inner sills corroded - outside prescribed areas

Fail 7 Sep 2007 35,027 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s front chassis/panels corroded + o/s outrigger + floor trays + rear inner sills corroded - outside prescribed areas

Pass 12 Sep 2006 34,005 miles

n/s front chassis corroded-outside prescribed areas -- n/s floor + inner sill + arches by seatbelts beginning to corrode -- n/s tyres perished

Fail 4 Sep 2006 34,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s front chassis corroded - outside prescribed area -- n/s floor/inner sill + arches by seat belts beginning to corrode -- n/s tyres perished

Pass 28 Sep 2005 33,900 miles

headlamp reflectors tarnished-belt mountings beginning to corrode-n/s/f-n/s/r chassis corroded outside prescribed areas

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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FKR 873L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FKR 873L, 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 FKR 873L registered?

FKR 873L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 November 1972.

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