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RXF 139L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,512 mi
Last recorded96,512 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRXF 139L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 96,512 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 96,224 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 96,030 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 95,101 miles

25% imbalance at front brakes

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear outer CV boot split

offside front chassis rail/outrigger corroded

Pass 12 May 2007 92,540 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 92,455 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

battery tray at offside rear of vehicle corroded

nearside front lower suspension arm outer ball joint gaitor deteriorated

nearside rear outer CV joint gaitor deteriorated

offside front inner wheel arch/outrigger corroded

offside front tyre perished slightly on inner edge

steering box drop arm joint worn

stering box feels slightly tight from lock to lock

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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RXF 139L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RXF 139L, 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

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What year was RXF 139L registered?

RXF 139L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 December 1972.

Is RXF 139L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RXF 139L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RXF 139L have outstanding finance?

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