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NPB 958L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,750 mi
Last recorded39,750 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPB 958L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 39,750 miles

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

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

Slight bad earth of rear lights

Pass 26 Apr 2017 38,291 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 38,291 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2016 37,292 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 36,357 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 36,357 miles
Pass 18 May 2014 35,486 miles

noise on both rear hubs?

Pass 26 Apr 2013 34,669 miles

main beam tale tell light not working

offside and nearside front lower ball joint gaiters perished

Fail 24 Apr 2013 34,669 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

main beam tale tell light not working

offside and nearside front lower ball joint gaiters perished

Pass 21 May 2012 34,161 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 34,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2011 32,334 miles

advise screen washer adjustment.....

n/s & o/s/f suspension upper ball joint gaiters split.....

wipers smear....

Pass 12 Jul 2010 31,889 miles

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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NPB 958L 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 69.2%.

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 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 NPB 958L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NPB 958L registered?

NPB 958L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 September 1972.

Is NPB 958L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPB 958L shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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