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UDX 36K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,519 mi
Last recorded74,519 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDX 36K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 74,519 miles

Nearside Front Jacking Point Heavily Corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 72,813 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 71,445 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and n/s/rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 68,673 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both beginning to crack outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 66,550 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 65,060 miles

general corrosion

handbrake cable poorly routed

rubber gaiters perished

Pass 9 Sep 2015 62,999 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 61,453 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 59,029 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 59,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 56,624 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 52,397 miles

Both batterys are not secured in place,

Both front susspension bump stops missing,

Main beam tell tale not working,

Offside rear chassis corroded below engine bay,

Fail 21 Jun 2011 52,397 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Both batterys are not secured in place,

Both front susspension bump stops missing,

Main beam tell tale not working,

Offside rear chassis corroded below engine bay,

Pass 6 Aug 2010 51,016 miles

Corrision (hole) in both rear wheel arches at top.

Engine oil leak present.

Light misting around offside outter C/V boot.

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 51,016 miles

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

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

Corrision (hole) in both rear wheel arches at top.

Engine oil leak present.

Light misting around offside outter C/V boot.

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 49,754 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 48,002 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2008 47,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2007 46,703 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 46,701 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear sill holed and corroded near jacking point non mot area

o/s front tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2006 45,634 miles

offside front tyre worn low

slight unbalance on front brakes

underbody corrosion

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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UDX 36K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UDX 36K, 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

How do I check the history of UDX 36K?

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What year was UDX 36K registered?

UDX 36K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is UDX 36K safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDX 36K shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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