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MCU 374K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,202 mi
Last recorded17,202 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCU 374K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 17,202 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 17,196 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 16,971 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 16,971 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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MCU 374K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MCU 374K, 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 MCU 374K registered?

MCU 374K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is MCU 374K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCU 374K shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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