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TVV 626K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,456 mi
Last recorded67,456 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVV 626K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 67,456 miles

Advancing under body corrossion

Front suspension lowered to the point where suspension joints are at maximum

Steering damper missing

Fail 30 Jun 2016 67,444 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle @59% (3.7.B.5b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded <30cm of steering box mountings (2.2.C.1h)

Advancing under body corrossion

Front suspension lowered to the point where suspension joints are at maximum

Steering damper missing

Pass 19 Jun 2015 67,008 miles

advancing under body corrosion

brake pipes rusty

heavely under sealed

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 62,220 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 61,870 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 61,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 61,829 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

battery not secure

cables hanging down underneath

n/s/r inner sill corrodded + holed

rear brake pipes rusty

slight play in all four hub assemblies

steering idler showing signs of wear

vehicle rusty underneath + well plated

Fail 12 Sep 2011 61,820 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 61,160 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 61,160 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 60,532 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 60,322 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 59,800 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Steering column deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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TVV 626K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TVV 626K, 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 TVV 626K registered?

TVV 626K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 May 1972.

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