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HOU 830L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

27,899 mi
Last recorded27,899 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOU 830L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 27,899 miles

Minor oil leak from steering box

Pass 30 Nov 2009 26,669 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 26,634 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 24,840 miles

Low effort nearside hand brake

Fail 18 Feb 2008 24,840 miles

Low effort nearside hand brake

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 21,696 miles

play in steering

slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight rear brake inballence

wipers smearing screen

Fail 3 Feb 2006 21,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering column flexible coupling retaining device missing (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

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 830L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HOU 830L, 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 830L registered?

HOU 830L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is HOU 830L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOU 830L shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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