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MTG 372L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

86,308 mi
Last recorded86,308 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTG 372L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 86,308 miles

(horn works with main beam switch)

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

offside rear (trailing arm mounting bolt loose on hub

Fail 15 May 2025 86,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear trailing arm mounting bolt loose on hub

horn works with main beam switch

Pass 5 Dec 2013 74,088 miles

advanced corrosion to os sill

advanced corrosion to osf inner arch

advanced corrosion to osr an nsr main box sections around engine mountings.

advanced corrosion to osr outer arch

Fail 25 Nov 2013 74,077 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advanced corrosion to os sill

advanced corrosion to osf inner arch

advanced corrosion to osr an nsr main box sections around engine mountings.

advanced corrosion to osr outer arch

Pass 29 Jun 2011 74,045 miles

advanced corrosion to nsr inner arch and outer sill

corrosion around osf seat mountings

nsf seat not fitted.

Fail 29 Jun 2011 74,045 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

advanced corrosion to nsr inner arch and outer sill

corrosion around osf seat mountings

nsf seat not fitted.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 73,852 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise surface corrosion on front and rear chassis areas

advise surface corrosion on front steering arm components

Fail 26 Aug 2008 73,851 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise surface corrosion on front and rear chassis areas

advise surface corrosion on front steering arm components

Pass 3 Sep 2007 73,705 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 73,683 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 73,542 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 73,360 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 73,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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MTG 372L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 MTG 372L, 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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What year was MTG 372L registered?

MTG 372L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 21 November 1972.

Is MTG 372L safe to buy?

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