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UJW 874L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

31,041 mi
Last recorded31,041 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJW 874L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 31,041 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake reading sigificantly lower than offside

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 30,971 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake reading significantly lower than offside

Pass 16 Jul 2024 30,877 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 30,731 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 30,565 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 30,369 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 30,343 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 30,172 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 30,003 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 29,736 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 29,533 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 29,093 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 28,794 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 27,950 miles

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

underside corrosion becoming serious

Pass 11 Aug 2012 27,780 miles

strongly advise stripping and rust treating / resealing underside before advancing corrosion becomes unrecoverable

Pass 13 Aug 2011 27,610 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 27,379 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 26,673 miles

Battery insecure

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Aug 2009 26,673 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Battery insecure

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Aug 2008 25,771 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Aug 2007 22,076 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 18,415 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 18,415 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

front brake pipes corroded

steering box noisey

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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UJW 874L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 UJW 874L, 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 UJW 874L registered?

UJW 874L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 27 September 1972.

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The MOT history for UJW 874L shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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