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GAP 893L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

6,708 mi
Last recorded6,708 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAP 893L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 6,708 miles

floor and chassis coroded

Fail 12 Jan 2017 6,706 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor and chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x member (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2016 2,774 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 858,013 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 88,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2014 75,252 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 65,994 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 55,754 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 49,011 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 49,011 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

x2 rear cv boots split

Pass 8 Mar 2010 35,461 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 21,561 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 8,381 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 8,381 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 91,538 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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GAP 893L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GAP 893L, 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 893L registered?

GAP 893L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 November 1972.

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