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HGP 801K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

20,176 mi
Last recorded20,176 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGP 801K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 20,176 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2026 20,176 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 18,487 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 16,007 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 11,436 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 8,779 miles

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

Slight play in all 4 hub components

Fail 15 Apr 2017 8,754 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven 44% (3.7.B.2)

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

Slight play in all 4 hub components

Pass 12 Apr 2016 7,394 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 61,473 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 4,656 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 4,056 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 3,611 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 3,611 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 2,734 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 949 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 947 miles

Centre Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 99 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 96,252 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 95,918 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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HGP 801K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HGP 801K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HGP 801K registered?

HGP 801K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 May 1972.

Is HGP 801K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGP 801K shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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