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FNJ 743L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

97,473 mi
Last recorded97,473 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNJ 743L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 97,473 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 97,268 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 96,817 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 95,595 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 95,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2021 94,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 92,361 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 89,456 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 85,524 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 85,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 83,386 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 80,124 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 76,599 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

suspension lowered but wheels do not foul bodywork or chassis

Fail 17 Mar 2015 76,595 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

suspension lowered but wheels do not foul bodywork or chassis

Pass 22 Mar 2014 75,223 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 75,183 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 71,508 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 69,210 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 66,645 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 66,645 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 64,797 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 61,862 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 61,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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FNJ 743L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FNJ 743L, 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 FNJ 743L registered?

FNJ 743L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 August 1972.

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