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MHV 590L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,881 mi
Last recorded49,881 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHV 590L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 49,881 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 48,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 48,222 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis rail / front of rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis arch inner section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 46,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear lamp lens faded/cloudy light out put still ok at present

Offside Rear battery tray starting to rust

indicator switch self cancels very easily due to switch wear / bad manufacture

Fail 13 Jul 2017 46,853 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure inertia reel sticking (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot & slightly large travel (3.3.A.1d)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed under vehicle fouling on steering (1.9.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit lens damaged & cloudy

battery tray rusting but secure

o/s & n/s/f tyre sidewalls have slight damage & remains of white wall flaps

underbody trays & chassis welding appear sound

Pass 25 Jul 2016 45,554 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 45,554 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 43,458 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 41,267 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 41,127 miles

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

Front tyres damaged on side walls

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 41,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front tyres damaged on side walls

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 41,109 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 41,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 40,933 miles

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)

Fail 21 May 2008 40,931 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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)

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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MHV 590L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MHV 590L, 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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MHV 590L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 September 1972.

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