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NPF 729L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,721 mi
Last recorded51,721 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPF 729L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 51,721 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 51,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion centre floor (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 51,385 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 50,500 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 50,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear bumper insecure

fuelcap seal slightly perished

steering wheel loose

Pass 5 Jul 2012 50,056 miles

nearside rear inner cv boot perished

offside rear cv boot damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2012 50,056 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside rear inner cv boot perished

offside rear cv boot damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2011 49,205 miles

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

shows extensive welded areas

Fail 6 Jul 2011 49,199 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

shows extensive welded areas

Pass 13 Feb 2010 47,537 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 46,259 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 44,106 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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NPF 729L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NPF 729L, 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 NPF 729L registered?

NPF 729L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 November 1972.

Is NPF 729L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPF 729L shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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