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SCU 821K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,954 mi
Last recorded77,954 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCU 821K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 77,954 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres showing perishing

Fail 3 Nov 2017 77,954 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres showing perishing

Pass 11 Oct 2016 77,613 miles

all tyres splitting

Pass 19 Aug 2015 76,909 miles

all tyres cracking and deteriated

Pass 29 Aug 2014 74,731 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 72,702 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 70,943 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 70,929 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 69,639 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 69,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Aug 2010 67,481 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 67,464 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 63,752 miles
Pass 18 May 2006

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 821K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 821K, 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 821K?

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What year was SCU 821K registered?

SCU 821K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 July 1972.

Is SCU 821K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCU 821K shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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