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GRD 955L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

16,164 mi
Last recorded16,164 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRD 955L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 16,164 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 16,095 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 15,872 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 15,534 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 157,160 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 157,160 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 14,690 miles

Central Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel pin in beam axel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2016 14,374 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 14,285 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases heat exchanger (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 12,070 miles

corrosion to under body close to mot fail

play/wear in steering system close to mot fail

Pass 10 Apr 2014 6,964 miles

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

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

offside parking brake effort low

Pass 28 Feb 2013 3,765 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 3,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 1,011 miles

Off side rear tyre has deterioration / cracking

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Both side floor covers corroding

Pass 2 Feb 2011 97,117 miles

General corrosion to underside

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Outer centre floor areas covered

Some pitting to N/S & O/S FRont discs

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 97,117 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

General corrosion to underside

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Outer centre floor areas covered

Some pitting to N/S & O/S FRont discs

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 97,117 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Inner Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside & offside floor covers fitted(underside)

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 9 Aug 2007 93,912 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 93,906 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GRD 955L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GRD 955L, 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 GRD 955L registered?

GRD 955L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 December 1972.

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