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GVF 544L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

41,642 mi
Last recorded41,642 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVF 544L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 41,642 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 41,244 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier corrosion to floor (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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))

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

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

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 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp beam pattern starting to degrade

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Number plate light dim

Pass 7 Jun 2018 40,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outersill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 40,638 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 40,638 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 39,697 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 39,165 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 39,163 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Axle beam inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 38,312 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 37,735 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

main beam tell tail inoperative

Fail 15 Jul 2013 37,728 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

main beam tell tail inoperative

Pass 26 Jun 2012 36,288 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 35,922 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 35,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 35,438 miles

battery imsecure

rear no plate broken

Fail 13 Jul 2010 35,425 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

battery imsecure

rear no plate broken

Pass 17 Jul 2009 39,694 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 34,691 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

knock on steering

l,h, outer c.v boot split

no bumpers fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2007 33,708 miles

L.H.outer c.v. boot split

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on belly pans

corrosion on front axle

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Jul 2007 33,708 miles

corrosion on front axle

play in both rear wheel bearings

L.H.outer c.v. boot split

corrosion on belly pans

Pass 20 Jul 2006 31,775 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 31,775 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

l.h.outer cv boot split

l.h.f.vehicle body corroded

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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GVF 544L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GVF 544L, 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 GVF 544L registered?

GVF 544L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 August 1972.

Is GVF 544L safe to buy?

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