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JOU 660L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,777 mi
Last recorded30,777 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOU 660L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 30,777 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings have slight play in them (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 30,775 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements parking brake has no effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings have slight play in them (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 29,922 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 29,286 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 29,286 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 28,458 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 28,458 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 27,735 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 27,735 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 24,408 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 24,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 23,315 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 23,312 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 21,714 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 21,709 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 17,268 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 17,259 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 13,135 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 8,558 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 4,550 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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JOU 660L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JOU 660L, 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 JOU 660L registered?

JOU 660L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 October 1972.

Is JOU 660L safe to buy?

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