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FPM 853L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

22,695 mi
Last recorded22,695 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPM 853L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 22,695 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 21,755 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 217,413 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 19,722 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 17,168 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 11,095 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 5,216 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 5,206 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 95,209 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 89,270 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2010 89,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2009 84,412 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 84,397 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 84,301 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 83,880 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 83,313 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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FPM 853L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FPM 853L, 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 FPM 853L?

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What year was FPM 853L registered?

FPM 853L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 September 1972.

Is FPM 853L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPM 853L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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