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NRE 961L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,065 mi
Last recorded53,065 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRE 961L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 53,065 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 53,065 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% out (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 51,314 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 51,148 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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NRE 961L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NRE 961L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NRE 961L?

You can check the full history of NRE 961L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NRE 961L registered?

NRE 961L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 August 1972.

Is NRE 961L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRE 961L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NRE 961L have outstanding finance?

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