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TRE 956L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

47,566 mi
Last recorded47,566 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRE 956L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2017 47,566 miles

Central Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.2.C.1h)

Central Front registration plate deteriorated broken (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened beam (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function suspension seized. (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak ()

Nearside Front corner corroded/holed

Offside Front step corroded/holed

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre, worn on inside

front crossmember corroded/holed

Pass 8 Apr 2016 47,556 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 47,556 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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 (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 46,389 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 45,699 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 45,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 45,234 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2013 45,228 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,338 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2012 44,338 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 41,929 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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TRE 956L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 TRE 956L, 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 TRE 956L registered?

TRE 956L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 September 1972.

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