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MMC 639L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

15,557 mi
Last recorded15,557 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMC 639L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 15,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 15,557 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 15,517 miles

Advise new front wiper blades.

Corrosion to both outer sills.

Slight fluctuation on rear brakes.

Slight lift in n/s/f lower ball joint

Some corrosion forming around n/s/f lower seatbelt mount, advise re-assess 12 months.

Some play in rear wheel bearings.

Transverse rear brake pipe has some corrosion.

Under dash wiring poor, advise tidy.

Fail 29 Oct 2019 15,514 miles

Horn not working suspect horn unit ? (7.7 (a) (ii))

Advise new front wiper blades.

Corrosion to both outer sills.

Slight fluctuation on rear brakes.

Slight lift in n/s/f lower ball joint

Some corrosion forming around n/s/f lower seatbelt mount, advise re-assess 12 months.

Some play in rear wheel bearings.

Transverse rear brake pipe has some corrosion.

Under dash wiring poor, advise tidy.

Pass 1 Nov 2018 15,356 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kg (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30kg (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

no fore and aft adjustment on O/S/F seat as seat base in a fixed position

slight play in N/S/F lower ball joint

some imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 29 Oct 2018 15,356 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kg (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30kg (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

no fore and aft adjustment on O/S/F seat as seat base in a fixed position

slight play in N/S/F lower ball joint

some imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 17 Nov 2017 14,569 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 12,875 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 12,426 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 12,426 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 11,254 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 11,231 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 9,918 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 8,372 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 8,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 4,562 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front underbody corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2011 4,562 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front underbody corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2010 6,455 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Apr 2010 6,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 3,674 miles

rear cross member corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2008 745 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear tyres feathering badly

Fail 10 Mar 2008 735 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front bumper insecure

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear tyres feathering badly

Pass 1 Mar 2007 97,886 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 97,886 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 94,125 miles

corrosion to lower section of o/s quarter panel (not in prescribed area)

corrosion to rear and n /s of chassis (not in prescribed area)

Fail 16 Feb 2006 94,116 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

corrosion to rear and n/s of chassis( not in prescribed area)

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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MMC 639L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 MMC 639L, 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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MMC 639L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 November 1972.

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