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GHW 994K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

63,705 mi
Last recorded63,705 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHW 994K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2018 63,705 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake pedal pivot mounting (3.3.A.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake back plate (3.1.9)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake back plate (3.1.9) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

the under side of this vehicle is in an advanced state of corrosion. but cannot be holed be light scraping or tapping using the corrosion assessment tool.

vehicle colour green but stated as silver on vehicle information

Pass 11 Aug 2016 58,978 miles

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

advise steering cupling perrished

rear outer drive shaft gaters split

underside corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2016 58,945 miles

Electrical wiring insecure engine bay and around starter motor (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise steering cupling perrished

rear outer drive shaft gaters split

underside corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2015 49,816 miles

advise corrosion to underside

Fail 8 Aug 2015 49,816 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

advise corrosion to underside

Pass 26 Jul 2014 46,378 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 46,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 44,797 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2013 44,795 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 42,937 miles

o-s rear tyre side wall cracked

rear lamp brackets have sharp edges

Fail 27 Jul 2012 42,937 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o-s rear tyre side wall cracked

rear lamp brackets have sharp edges

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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GHW 994K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 GHW 994K, 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 GHW 994K registered?

GHW 994K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 June 1972.

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