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NPE 564L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

28,899 mi
Last recorded28,899 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPE 564L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 28,899 miles

advise nearside front vallance to floor corroded

advise offside front floor to vallance corroded

advise temporary repair to offside rear wheel arch

advise temporary repair tp nearside rear quater lower

Fail 12 Jun 2012 28,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

advise nearside front vallance to floor corroded

advise offside front floor to vallance corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2012 28,824 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 May 2012 28,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2011 25,050 miles

o/s n/s front wheel arches corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2011 25,046 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s n/s front wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 May 2010 21,960 miles

2 steel wheels fitted to front axle(alloys on rear)

corrosion to ns sliding door lower edge

corrosion to nsr inner back panel

damage to osf outer indicator lens

different sized tyres fitted to front axle

osf lower ball joint cover split

osr shocker dust cover insecure

slight corrosion to nsr chassis in engine bay

slight dampness on steering box

slight deterioration of os headlight beam pattern

slight rusting of both front metal brake pipes

Fail 25 May 2010 21,960 miles

2 steel wheels fitted to front axle(alloys on rear)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to ns sliding door lower edge

corrosion to nsr inner back panel

damage to osf outer indicator lens

different sized tyres fitted to front axle

osf lower ball joint cover split

osr shocker dust cover insecure

slight corrosion to nsr chassis in engine bay

slight dampness on steering box

slight deterioration of os headlight beam pattern

slight rusting of both front metal brake pipes

Fail 7 May 2010 21,870 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to ns sliding door lower edge

corrosion to os inner floor area - not prescibed area.

osf lower ball joint cover split

osf outer indicator lens damaged

osr shock absorber cover loose

slight corrosion to nsr chassis (in engine bay)

slight dampness around steering box

slight play in osr hub bearing

slight surface corrosion to both front metal brake pipes.

Pass 12 May 2009 18,724 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 May 2009 18,724 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Mar 2008 9,540 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 7,133 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 7,129 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

play in steering

Pass 26 Apr 2006 1,016 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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NPE 564L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 NPE 564L, 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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What year was NPE 564L registered?

NPE 564L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 September 1972.

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