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SCU 405K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,270 mi
Last recorded68,270 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCU 405K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 68,270 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 68,268 miles

Central Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 67,980 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 67,979 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 67,527 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 66,925 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 66,925 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 65,949 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 63,788 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 62,160 miles

Body under battery excesively corroded.

N/s mirror cracked.

Battery insecure.

Fail 23 Feb 2012 62,160 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Body under battery excesively corroded.

N/s mirror cracked.

Battery insecure.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,922 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 60,908 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 60,908 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 60,901 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 60,880 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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SCU 405K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SCU 405K, 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

How do I check the history of SCU 405K?

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What year was SCU 405K registered?

SCU 405K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 May 1972.

Is SCU 405K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCU 405K shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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