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STK 652L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,376 mi
Last recorded8,376 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTK 652L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 8,376 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 8,376 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 6,137 miles

Heavy welding repairs to chassis and under body.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front inner wheelarch corroded.

Slight corrosion centre cross beam

Slight play Offside front hub assembly.

Steering box damp.

Fail 18 Jun 2016 6,137 miles

Heavy welding repairs to chassis and under body.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front inner wheelarch corroded.

Slight corrosion centre cross beam

Slight play Offside front hub assembly.

Steering box damp.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 3,742 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 3,733 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 1,698 miles

front disc worn

front valance corroding

heavely undersealed

rear brake pipes corroding

rear cross member corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2013 1,663 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Slight play in centre steering idler

Fail 10 Jun 2013 1,663 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Slight play in centre steering idler

Fail 26 Jan 2011 1,663 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

passenger seat missing

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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STK 652L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 STK 652L, 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 STK 652L registered?

STK 652L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is STK 652L safe to buy?

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