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SCK 731L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,281 mi
Last recorded50,281 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCK 731L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 50,281 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 50,224 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Position lamp slightly affected when Nearside indicator / hazard lamps are operated (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Position lamp slightly affected when Offside indicator / hazard lamps are operated (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 50,224 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Position lamp slightly affected when Nearside indicator / hazard lamps are operated (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Position lamp slightly affected when Offside indicator / hazard lamps are operated (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 50,165 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 50,094 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 50,094 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 49,784 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 49,715 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 49,623 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 49,268 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 48,783 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 48,783 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 48,499 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 48,484 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 47,530 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 47,521 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 47,333 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 15 Nov 2010 45,984 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 45,984 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 45,277 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 45,198 miles

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Nov 2007 45,145 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 44,863 miles

gearbox bolts slightly loose

slight play in idler arm

Pass 22 Nov 2005 44,609 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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SCK 731L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SCK 731L, 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 SCK 731L registered?

SCK 731L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 November 1972.

Is SCK 731L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCK 731L shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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