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FRY 26L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

5,516 mi
Last recorded5,516 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRY 26L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 5,516 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 5,512 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2014 5,442 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 4,993 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 97,111 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 91,692 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 88,646 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 86,194 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 83,057 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 78,996 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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FRY 26L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FRY 26L, 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 FRY 26L?

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What year was FRY 26L registered?

FRY 26L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is FRY 26L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRY 26L shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FRY 26L have outstanding finance?

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