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NEC 529K

1972 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,434 mi
Last recorded45,434 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle68,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEC 529K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 45,434 miles

rear driveshaft outer cv boots detioriated

Pass 31 Oct 2016 44,747 miles

heavy corrosion becoming apparent on suspention and chassis components

Pass 2 Nov 2015 43,749 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 43,688 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and rear outriggers (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded along floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded along floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 41,905 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

windscreen has damage from a defective wiper but doesnt affect the drivers view.

Fail 15 Aug 2014 41,881 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

windscreen has damage from a defective wiper but doesnt affect the drivers view.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 38,828 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 38,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 35,382 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 35,358 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 33,230 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 29,790 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 29,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 29 May 2009 28,234 miles
Fail 15 May 2009

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 26,799 miles

note handbrake efficiency in nsr low

Pass 12 May 2007 25,447 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 25,447 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2006 24,333 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 24,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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NEC 529K is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 68,603 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 Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NEC 529K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NEC 529K is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 2 June 1972.

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