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HOU 237L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,782 mi
Last recorded19,782 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOU 237L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 19,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

the vehicle has had a lot of welding and has been under sealed

Fail 10 May 2017 19,782 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

the vehicle has had a lot of welding and has been under sealed

Pass 2 Apr 2016 19,220 miles

vehicle has had alot of welding

Fail 30 Mar 2016 19,220 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle has had alot of welding

Pass 11 Sep 2014 18,646 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 18,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 18,641 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 181,029 miles

O/S/F tyre split cannot see cords

O/S/R tyre slightly cracking

Fail 9 Aug 2013 180,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

O/S/F tyre split cannot see cords

O/S/R tyre slightly cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2012 16,800 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 16,746 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2011 16,746 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

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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HOU 237L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HOU 237L, 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 HOU 237L registered?

HOU 237L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 September 1972.

Is HOU 237L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOU 237L shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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