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NPH 524L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

46,809 mi
Last recorded46,809 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPH 524L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 46,809 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 46,804 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear box to head joints blowing, rear box holed and o/s heat exchanger clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

fuel tank to engine and engine bay fuel pipes perished but not leaking ( recommend replacement soon )

Pass 29 Jul 2022 46,789 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 46,782 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 46,778 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 46,778 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 46,773 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 46,773 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade rubber deteriorated & split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 46,769 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 46,769 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 46,732 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 46,732 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 46,480 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 46,480 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 46,288 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 45,398 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 45,059 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 45,041 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 44,999 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 44,330 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 44,330 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 44,142 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 42,985 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 42,213 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 41,177 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 41,177 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 40,625 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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NPH 524L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 NPH 524L, 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 NPH 524L registered?

NPH 524L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 October 1972.

Is NPH 524L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPH 524L shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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