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NUW 308L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

18,784 mi
Last recorded18,784 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUW 308L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 18,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

nearside rear inner and outer sill corroded

nearside wiper split

number plate lamp slightly dim

offside front chassis section corroded

panel over engine corroded

rear brake pipe over axle corroded

Pass 16 May 2017 17,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake pipe over rear axle corroded

nearside rear inner and outer sill corroded

rear panel over engine corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 17,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly after parking brake application

Pass 18 May 2015 16,391 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front chassis holed

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear floor corroded near engine bay

Pass 19 May 2014 15,226 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside front chassis holed

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside front anti roll bar bush mount corroded and slightly split

rear floor corroded near engine bay

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 May 2013 14,023 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside rear inner sill corroded

rear floor corroded near engine bay

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 27 Apr 2012 12,987 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 12,987 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 12,847 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 12,843 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 3,093 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 94,044 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 94,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 91,805 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 91,805 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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NUW 308L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NUW 308L, 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 NUW 308L registered?

NUW 308L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 September 1972.

Is NUW 308L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUW 308L shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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