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SCH 72R

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,709 mi
Last recorded77,709 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCH 72R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 77,709 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 77,702 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 46,999 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 46,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 76,440 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 74,579 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 74,574 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 74,574 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 74,087 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 73,821 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 72,670 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 70,756 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 70,740 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 69,786 miles

Slight corrosion to outer sills

Slight leak from steering box

Pass 9 Feb 2006 68,505 miles

Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

o/s/rear driveshaft boot split

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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SCH 72R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 46,488 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 SCH 72R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SCH 72R?

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What year was SCH 72R registered?

SCH 72R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1977.

Is SCH 72R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCH 72R 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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