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MPG 413L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,150 mi
Last recorded62,150 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPG 413L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 62,150 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner & Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 62,150 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured Steering damper mounting - weld cracked - has movement (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor section (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Auxiliary belt quite loose- needs adjusting

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner & Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both inners (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 60,082 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 59,519 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 58,366 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 58,356 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 57,398 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 56,071 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 54,759 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 53,485 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2010 53,481 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2009 51,696 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 48,775 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 48,773 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Steering column cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 44,735 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 44,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2006 40,123 miles

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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MPG 413L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MPG 413L, 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 MPG 413L?

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What year was MPG 413L registered?

MPG 413L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 August 1972.

Is MPG 413L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPG 413L shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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