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RNP 466L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

69,691 mi
Last recorded69,691 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNP 466L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 69,691 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 69,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 66,936 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 64,997 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 64,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 62,610 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 62,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 61,328 miles

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

Front tyres cracked/perished

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear drive shaft inner and outer gaiters split

Slight movement in steering column

Fail 13 Jun 2013 61,320 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front tyres cracked/perished

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear drive shaft inner and outer gaiters split

Slight movement in steering column

Pass 18 May 2012 58,140 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 55,852 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 55,852 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,614 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 51,552 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 51,552 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 50,893 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 50,891 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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RNP 466L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RNP 466L, 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 RNP 466L registered?

RNP 466L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is RNP 466L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNP 466L shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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