MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,988 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated step area (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
throttle pedal broken
Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
offside floor to sill holed and corroded
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Oil leak
nearside front tyre tread starting to mis-shape
offside front tyre perishing
offside rear tyre perishing badly
rear crossmember corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside front tyre tread starting to mis-shape
offside front tyre perishing
offside rear tyre perishing badly
rear crossmember corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
offside front floor/chassis rusted and holed
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
offside front floor/chassis rusted and holed
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
slight play in steering box
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
rusty in places
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
o/s/f brake hose not secured to strut
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
SCW 943K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 SCW 943K, 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 SCW 943K?
You can check the full history of SCW 943K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was SCW 943K registered?
SCW 943K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 April 1972.
Is SCW 943K safe to buy?
The MOT history for SCW 943K shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SCW 943K have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SCW 943K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.