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MGW 173L

1972 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,776 mi
Last recorded94,776 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle68,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGW 173L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 94,776 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 94,669 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 94,380 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 94,111 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 94,000 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 93,422 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 93,422 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f brake binding very slightly

o/s/r inner drive shaft boot starting to crack/split

tail pipe insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2011 93,205 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 91,755 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 91,755 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear axhaust pipe insecure

Fail 12 Jun 2009 89,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 89,770 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 88,178 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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MGW 173L is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 68,603 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGW 173L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MGW 173L registered?

MGW 173L is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 7 August 1972.

Is MGW 173L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGW 173L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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