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MPC 183K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,843 mi
Last recorded91,843 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPC 183K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 91,843 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 91,739 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 91,456 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 90,917 miles

Heavy underseal

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2009 90,917 miles

Heavy underseal

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2008 90,606 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 89,914 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 89,453 miles

advise age of vehicle

advise flexis's

advise seat belt mountings

advise steering rack

advise under neath of vehicle covered in thick underseal and welded plates not possible to check commpletly

advise wheel bearings

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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MPC 183K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MPC 183K, 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 MPC 183K?

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What year was MPC 183K registered?

MPC 183K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 August 1972.

Is MPC 183K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPC 183K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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