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NPB 960L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

58,170 mi
Last recorded58,170 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPB 960L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 58,170 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 57,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 May 2014 57,418 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 56,361 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2013 56,361 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2011 55,346 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 55,346 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 55,331 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Front floor holed - both sides - non PA - corrosion to front chassis legs

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 54,618 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 54,618 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 22 May 2009 54,007 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 54,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 56,482 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to nearside and offside floor

corrosion to various places

Fail 19 Oct 2007 56,482 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to nearside and offside floor

corrosion to various places

Pass 20 Oct 2006 521,425 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 50,358 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 50,358 miles

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

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

advise corrosion to offside center floor

advise offside front shock absorber cover corroded

advise play in steering rack

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 960L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 NPB 960L, 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

How do I check the history of NPB 960L?

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What year was NPB 960L registered?

NPB 960L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 September 1972.

Is NPB 960L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPB 960L shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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