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NBW 307L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,776 mi
Last recorded61,776 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBW 307L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 61,776 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 61,481 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis crossmember & panel excessively corroded within 30cms of steering box mounting (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail excessively corroded within 30cms of front suspension axle beam mountings (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail section excessively corroded within 30cms of towbar/rear bumper attachment (6.6.6)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 61,077 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 60,785 miles

Minor damage to offside headlamp glass.

Some corrosion of nearside front chassis rail forward section adjacent to crossmember.

Some corrosion of offside front outrigger/jacking point.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 60,066 miles

Some corrosion of front panel/crossmember adjacent to nearside chassis rail front end.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 59,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front & both rear tyre outer sidewall surfaces perishing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 59,011 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 58,622 miles

Both headlamp reflectors dull but beam output & pattern satisfactory.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 56,013 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 56,013 miles

Nearside 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 which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 57,431 miles

Some corrosion of offside rear chassis rail section,rear panel/crossmember & nearside under floor panel & outer nearside sill section.All these sections are outside prescribed areas & not considered to be weakening vehicle structure at time of test.

Pass 3 Aug 2007 56,787 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 56,730 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion of nearside inner & outer sill sections.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2006 54,620 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 54,620 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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NBW 307L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NBW 307L, 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 NBW 307L registered?

NBW 307L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1972.

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