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HRD 782L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,359 mi
Last recorded11,359 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRD 782L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 11,359 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 11,177 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 11,176 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 10,963 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

all suspension bushes perishing

surface corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2006 10,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

surface corrosian welding and undersealed throughout

Pass 5 Aug 2005 9,019 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 4 Aug 2005 9,013 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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HRD 782L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HRD 782L, 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 HRD 782L registered?

HRD 782L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 November 1972.

Is HRD 782L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRD 782L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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