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TWA 489L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,040 mi
Last recorded96,040 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWA 489L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 96,040 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edges

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All near rear axel on chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyres perrished

Vehicle generally corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2017 96,040 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch exssively corroded causing sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edges

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All near rear axel on chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyres perrished

Vehicle generally corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 May 2017 96,040 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking Master cylinder and from brake switch (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded And lower arch and jacking point (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver Insecure on column (8.2.1a)

Engine oil leak

General corrsion on underside vehicle

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edges

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All near axle and on chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyres perished and cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2015 95,949 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2015 95,946 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2012 95,874 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 95,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 95,291 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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TWA 489L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 TWA 489L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TWA 489L registered?

TWA 489L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 December 1972.

Is TWA 489L safe to buy?

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