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GAP 720L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

72,207 mi
Last recorded72,207 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAP 720L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 72,207 miles

slight freeplay in steering

Pass 16 Sep 2013 72,132 miles

jacking ponts corroaded

slight freeplay at steering wheel

washers weak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 72,044 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

jacking points corroaded

Fail 14 Sep 2012 72,038 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

jacking points corroaded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 71,724 miles

General surface corrosion under vehicle.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 71,724 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

General surface corrosion under vehicle.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 70,801 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 70,543 miles

tyres badly cracked

weilding repairs very poor generalvehicle poor

Fail 7 Sep 2009 70,543 miles

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

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

tyres badly cracked

weilding repairs very poor generalvehicle poor

Pass 13 Sep 2008 70,581 miles

vehicle is in very poor condition weilding is very poor and not fully completed in many areas

Fail 11 Sep 2008 70,380 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

vehicle is in very poor condition weilding is very poor and not fully completed in many areas

Pass 12 Sep 2007 70,115 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 70,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 69,786 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 69,786 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wipers very slow.Freeplay on steering box on maximum 75mm.Front towing eye broken.Front inner wings/steps deteriorated.Rear Xmember deteriorating.Complete underside covered in underseal

Fail 7 Sep 2006 69,783 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking 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)

Front inner wings/steps deteriorating.Rear cross member deteriorating.Complete underside of vehicle covered in underseal.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GAP 720L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 GAP 720L, 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 GAP 720L registered?

GAP 720L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 October 1972.

Is GAP 720L safe to buy?

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