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KAR 940L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,916 mi
Last recorded81,916 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAR 940L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 81,916 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 May 2018 81,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 May 2017 81,911 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 81,868 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play all front (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion forming to battery tray etc

Fail 6 Jun 2016 81,868 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play all front (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion forming to battery tray etc

Pass 10 Jun 2015 81,854 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 81,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 81,841 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

floor pan corrodded holed

nearside and offside front tyres weatherd and cracked to side walls

Pass 10 Jun 2011 81,623 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 18 Jun 2010 81,545 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 81,449 miles

both front tyres showing age

Pass 8 May 2008 80,477 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front discs rusty

Fail 2 May 2008 80,468 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front discs rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2007 79,791 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres in poor condition due to age

Pass 29 Apr 2006 79,173 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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KAR 940L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KAR 940L, 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 KAR 940L registered?

KAR 940L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 28 November 1972.

Is KAR 940L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAR 940L shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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