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HGF 124K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,526 mi
Last recorded78,526 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGF 124K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 78,526 miles

Handbrake travel nearing limit

Offside Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened Repair on bracket replacement sourced (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in both front bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 75,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in both front bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 75,232 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Rear wheel arch o/side rear corroded edges covered in tape (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working New bulb fitted and contacts cleaned (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in both front bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 71,905 miles

O/s parking brake effiency slightly lower effiency

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in n/s and o/s front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 71,905 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working New bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

O/s parking brake effiency slightly lower effiency

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in n/s and o/s front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 68,481 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering idler

Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 63,812 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in steering idler

Fail 3 Jul 2019 63,812 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in steering idler

Pass 18 May 2018 58,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2017 54,844 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 50,267 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 44,929 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 40,813 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 40,813 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2013 36,058 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 May 2013 36,058 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 May 2012 32,556 miles

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

nearside rear jacking point corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 27,634 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 20,764 miles

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

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

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

osr tyre sidewall perishing

steering box has slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2009 16,844 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 16,844 miles

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 May 2008 16,242 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 15,569 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 14,720 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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HGF 124K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HGF 124K, 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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HGF 124K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 March 1972.

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