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RCO 144K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

11,936 mi
Last recorded11,936 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCO 144K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 11,936 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 11,854 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis. suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

near side mirror glass missing

Pass 17 Jan 2019 11,708 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 11,684 miles

Rear Both tyres have age related cracking

Fail 7 Nov 2017 11,684 miles

front brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Both tyres have age related cracking

Pass 2 Aug 2016 11,601 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 64,816 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear drive shaft outer(both) and off side inner cv Gaitor split. Excessive lateral movement in drive shafts.

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Apr 2006 64,816 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear drive shaft outer(both) and off side inner cv Gaitor split. Excessive lateral movement in drive shafts.

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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RCO 144K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RCO 144K, 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 RCO 144K registered?

RCO 144K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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