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JOH 929L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,581 mi
Last recorded53,581 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOH 929L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 53,581 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 53,274 miles

o/s sill corroding

Fail 13 May 2014 53,274 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s sill corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2012 48,881 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 48,881 miles

condition of front shocks .

rear cv boot split.

Pass 27 May 2010 46,193 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 May 2010 46,163 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2009 40,108 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 38,095 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2008 38,095 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2008 37,978 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 37,858 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 37,858 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 37,328 miles

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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JOH 929L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 JOH 929L, 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 JOH 929L registered?

JOH 929L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1972.

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