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NJP 20K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

63,557 mi
Last recorded63,557 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJP 20K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 63,557 miles

both headlamps in poor condition

general rust and repairs chassis

general rust and repairs floor

slight wear steering

surface rust rear metal brake pipes

tyres perished

Fail 24 Aug 2016 63,557 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside out rigger (3.6.C.3)

Electrical wiring insecure horn wire on throtle linkage (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box insecure chassis rust (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyres perished

general rust and repairs to chassis

general surface rust floor

headlamps in poor condition

slight wear steering

surface rust rear metal brake pipes

throtle pedal broken

Pass 23 Jul 2015 82,071 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

general poor chassis repairs,

o/s/f jacking poit/out rigger badly corroded.

Fail 13 Jun 2015 62,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

general rust in front panel,poor repairs to rest,

rust in o/s/f jacking point/to chassis,

Pass 11 Jun 2013 60,157 miles

Offside front outrigger corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2013 60,157 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside front outrigger corroded

Pass 20 May 2011 59,404 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 59,404 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front box section corroded

Pass 8 May 2010 57,899 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 57,846 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 57,783 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 May 2007 52,562 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 52,407 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure 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)

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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NJP 20K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 NJP 20K, 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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NJP 20K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 July 1972.

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