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SDR 259L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

28,216 mi
Last recorded28,216 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDR 259L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 28,216 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 28,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 25,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 25,098 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Jun 2016 25,096 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inline with rear axle on body (6.1.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 May 2015 23,941 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 23,935 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 23,827 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 23,827 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 23,396 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 22,801 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 22,529 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 22,529 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 22,027 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 20,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 16,078 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 16,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SDR 259L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SDR 259L, 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.

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What year was SDR 259L registered?

SDR 259L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 September 1972.

Is SDR 259L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDR 259L shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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