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MPJ 931L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

58,468 mi
Last recorded58,468 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPJ 931L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 58,468 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 58,468 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 56,686 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 56,686 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 55,005 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 52,826 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 52,826 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 50,447 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 50,405 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 49,658 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 48,889 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 48,473 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 48,450 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 47,341 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 46,610 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 45,476 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 44,409 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 44,313 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 43,446 miles

both n/s & o/s outer sills corroded slightly

both n/s and o/s top & bottom ball joints gaitors split

both rear outer & inner arches very corroded

both rear tyres perished and splitting

n/s/f outer & inner arch corroded

vehical in genral has alot of under body corrosion and some minor repairs that are poor

Pass 2 Jun 2008 40,724 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 40,052 miles

see advisory note:200537697111

Fail 16 Jul 2007 40,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs have surface corrosion

nearside front inner panel has corrosion

Pass 11 May 2006 40,050 miles

off/side head light has condensation in it

off/side lower ball joint cover split

van been lowered

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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MPJ 931L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MPJ 931L, 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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MPJ 931L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 August 1972.

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