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NPE 562L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,261 mi
Last recorded10,261 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPE 562L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 10,261 miles

Both front tyre inner edges worn very low

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 10,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen And poor output (1.8.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Both front tyre inner edges worn very low

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 9,507 miles

all suspension components corroded

rear cv boots perished

Pass 21 Dec 2015 6,656 miles

Headlamps weak

Nearside Rear Lower window panel corroded / jagged Taped over

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension low

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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NPE 562L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NPE 562L, 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 NPE 562L registered?

NPE 562L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 October 1972.

Is NPE 562L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPE 562L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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