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HHY 288L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,863 mi
Last recorded43,863 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHY 288L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2015 43,863 miles

extensive welding to underside

Pass 15 Aug 2014 42,964 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

extensive corrosion to underside

Pass 7 Jun 2013 39,253 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 34,902 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 29,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

extensive welding to underside

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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HHY 288L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HHY 288L, 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

How do I check the history of HHY 288L?

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What year was HHY 288L registered?

HHY 288L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is HHY 288L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHY 288L shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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