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GOB 487L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

6,293 mi
Last recorded6,293 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOB 487L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 6,293 miles

advise front xmember and step inns corroded and holed

advise rear member and chassis rails rusty

advise tape repairs to rear bumper and o/s/front arch

Pass 28 Feb 2018 5,650 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise rust in outer sills and rear panel

Fail 27 Feb 2018 5,640 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

advise rust in outer sills and rear panel

Pass 20 Feb 2017 5,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 45,061 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 3,906 miles

advise rust in rear x member and o/s rear inner sill

Pass 21 Feb 2014 3,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

advise rust in o/s/f outrigger/ n/s rear sill/ rear x member

Pass 21 Feb 2013 2,459 miles

advise rust in o/s outrigger,n/s sill and rear x member

Pass 28 Feb 2012 1,951 miles

Both rear inner archs rusty.

O/s outrigger rusty

Fail 24 Feb 2012 1,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear inner archs rusty.

O/s outrigger rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2011 99,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 99,460 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 97,027 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 96,505 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 96,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 95,578 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 95,566 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s front door and front panell damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2006 95,290 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 95,290 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GOB 487L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GOB 487L, 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 GOB 487L registered?

GOB 487L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 December 1972.

Is GOB 487L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOB 487L shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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