CarVerify

Free Car Check

MDP 286K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1492cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,041 mi
Last recorded88,041 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDP 286K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,492cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 88,041 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 87,633 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 87,633 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 87,213 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 85,322 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 84,677 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 84,610 miles

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

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2012 84,329 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre deteriorating

Pass 26 Aug 2009 84,282 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

underside off vehicle body and chassis extensively plated

Fail 20 Aug 2009 84,278 miles

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Towbar support obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

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

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

underside off vehicle body and chassis extensively plated

Oil leak

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
Full Volkswagen Motor Caravan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MDP 286K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MDP 286K, 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

How do I check the history of MDP 286K?

You can check the full history of MDP 286K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MDP 286K registered?

MDP 286K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 March 1972.

Is MDP 286K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDP 286K shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MDP 286K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MDP 286K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.