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TCO 126L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,987 mi
Last recorded95,987 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCO 126L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,492cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 95,987 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 95,854 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 95,464 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 95,254 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 94,920 miles

battery tray o/s base rusting

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres sidewalls showing deterioration

Pass 15 Jun 2012 93,882 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres are showing deterioration of side walls behind white wall cover around tyre.

Pass 2 Apr 2011 92,970 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both front tyres showing signs of deterioration on side walls

n/s/f n/s/r out riggers rust through

very slight damp patch around o/s/r back plate, drum has been removed and brakes adjusted, my be duck oil!

Fail 2 Apr 2011 92,970 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both front tyres showing signs of deterioration on side walls

n/s/f n/s/r out riggers rust through

very slight damp patch around o/s/r back plate, drum has been removed and brakes adjusted, my be duck oil!

Pass 3 Apr 2010 91,264 miles

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

inside engine bay n/s corrosion around battery tray and above chassis leg.

Fail 3 Apr 2010 91,264 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

inside engine bay n/s corrosion around battery tray and above chassis leg.

Pass 28 Mar 2009 90,097 miles

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

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

steering damper bushes worn slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2008 89,074 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 89,074 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 88,058 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 88,058 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

please note the rear fuel hose between tank and carb cracking slightly .also n/s/r handbrake cable outer casing split .

Pass 29 Apr 2006 86,542 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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TCO 126L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TCO 126L, 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 TCO 126L registered?

TCO 126L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 November 1972.

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