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NPL 429L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,891 mi
Last recorded91,891 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPL 429L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2010 91,891 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 91,891 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 89,303 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 89,303 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

underside of body dirty and poor condion

Pass 20 Jun 2007 87,264 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 87,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pedal rubber worn , advise replacement...

corrosion in n/s/f outer sill...

exhaust leak rear silencer...

front brake pads not visable....

general under body corrosion...

n/s & o/s/f brake pipes corroding....

wipers smear...

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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NPL 429L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NPL 429L, 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 NPL 429L registered?

NPL 429L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is NPL 429L safe to buy?

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