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GAY 972L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,858 mi
Last recorded63,858 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAY 972L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2018 63,858 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 63,816 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 63,779 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 63,402 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 64,994 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 62,671 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 62,053 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 61,576 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 61,132 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 60,132 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 58,878 miles

long travel on foot brake

Pass 8 Jun 2007 57,842 miles

wipers poor

Pass 7 Jun 2006 55,146 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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GAY 972L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GAY 972L, 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 GAY 972L?

You can check the full history of GAY 972L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GAY 972L registered?

GAY 972L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 November 1972.

Is GAY 972L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAY 972L shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GAY 972L have outstanding finance?

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