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FRD 812L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,958 mi
Last recorded82,958 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRD 812L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 82,958 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 82,958 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 82,305 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 81,934 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 81,783 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 81,728 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 81,668 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 81,668 miles

Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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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FRD 812L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FRD 812L, 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 FRD 812L?

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What year was FRD 812L registered?

FRD 812L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 19 October 1972.

Is FRD 812L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRD 812L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FRD 812L have outstanding finance?

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