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JCG 485L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,710 mi
Last recorded58,710 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCG 485L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 58,710 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 58,159 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 58,146 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 57,412 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 56,935 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 56,935 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 56,026 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 56,026 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 54,575 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 54,559 miles

Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 54,061 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 53,282 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play on steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 49,162 miles

small splits on track rod & swivel boots

Pass 27 May 2016 44,875 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 43,260 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all cv boots on rear drive shafts starting to perish

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

front and rear tyres are of different size

nearside front floor pan has had previous repair - covered in filler + under seal

nearside front headlamp pattern slightly weak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 43,131 miles

both rear outer cv gaiters slightly perished

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside rear floor corroded

steering damper bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2012 42,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front anti-rol bushes starting to perish

both rear shock absorber lower bushes starting to perish

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front washer could do with ajusting

nearside rear floor (next to oil cooler) slightly corroded and hold

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Apr 2011 41,017 miles

Both rear shock absorber lower bushes starting to perish

Front antiroll bar outer bushes starting to perish

Offside front indicator slightly discoloured

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Apr 2010 39,988 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 39,981 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,741 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 39,740 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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JCG 485L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JCG 485L, 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 JCG 485L registered?

JCG 485L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 August 1972.

Is JCG 485L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCG 485L shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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