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JPG 653K

1972 Volkswagen Motorcaravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

22,018 mi
Last recorded22,018 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motorcaravan24,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPG 653K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 22,018 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 19,422 miles

Rear fuel pipe deteriorated but not to excess

Surface rusting to front and rear suspension components

Fail 27 Feb 2019 19,422 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Surface rusting to front and rear suspension arms

Pass 27 Apr 2018 19,184 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 19,184 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Weak (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 18,314 miles

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

Fail 22 Apr 2017 18,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

Pass 3 May 2016 17,756 miles

Extensive under areas welded and covered with sealer presumed done sufficiently

Fail 18 Apr 2016 17,756 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Extensive under areas welded and covered with sealer presumed done sufficiently

Pass 17 Mar 2015 16,979 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 15,810 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 15,303 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 15,303 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2011 14,117 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 14,117 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlights getting tarnished on reflectors ?

Pass 27 Oct 2010 13,399 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 13,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 13,139 miles

headlight reflectors getting dull ?

Pass 13 Oct 2008 12,732 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 12,732 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front headlight reflectors getting tarnished

corrosion getting into body panels ?

Pass 28 Sep 2007 10,336 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 2,148 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorcaravan?

Based on 2,605 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,353
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
position lamp(s) not working 63
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JPG 653K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 24,128 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 Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JPG 653K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Motorcaravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JPG 653K registered?

JPG 653K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 5 January 1972.

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