MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,721 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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
nearside rear inner cv boot perished
offside rear cv boot damaged
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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