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NVO 751L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

68,968 mi
Last recorded68,968 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVO 751L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 68,968 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 66,114 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both battery trays corroding

both rear brake outer skin on back plates corroding

oil leak not excessive

underside generally corroded and previous repairs corroding

Fail 8 Jan 2021 66,113 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and front cross member by steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 64,458 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 64,455 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2018 60,718 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 57,783 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 56,286 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 54,204 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 52,694 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2013 51,330 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 51,327 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2013 51,297 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2012 49,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jul 2012 49,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2011 45,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front of parking brake cables corroding

Front service brake veers left

Nearside front subframe corroding

Fail 8 Jul 2011 45,378 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front of parking brake cables corroding

Front service brake veers left

Nearside front subframe corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2010 42,272 miles

Imbalance on rear foot brake

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in offside front lower swivel

Fail 29 Jul 2010 42,272 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Centre Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

inbalance on rear foot brake

nail in near side front tyre

near side front tyre worn

off side front tyre worn

slight play in off side front lower swivel

Pass 29 Jul 2009 39,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jul 2008 36,585 miles

corrosion on underside of vehicle and there is one area that could benefit from some welding (marked)

exhaust system is corroded

fuel cap seal is cracking

hubcaps on roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel bolts/nuts etc

nearside front tyre is worn

offside rear seatbelt has a fixed childseat in place. Child belt tested OK

oil leaks in engine bay

steering box is noisy in operation

Fail 15 Jul 2008 36,585 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on underside of vehicle and there is one area that could benefit from some welding (marked)

exhaust system is corroded

fuel cap seal is cracking

hubcaps on roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel bolts/nuts etc

nearside front tyre is worn

offside rear seatbelt has a fixed childseat in place. Child belt tested OK

oil leaks in engine bay

steering box is noisy in operation

Pass 9 Jul 2007 33,819 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 33,774 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on underside of vehicle

hubcaps on roadwheels

oil leaks in engine bay

Pass 20 Jun 2006 30,043 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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NVO 751L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NVO 751L, 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 NVO 751L registered?

NVO 751L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 August 1972.

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