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URB 234K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

87,482 mi
Last recorded87,482 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURB 234K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 87,482 miles

clutch pedal sometimes sticks in the down position

Fail 9 Mar 2026 87,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

clutch pedal sometimes sticks in the down position

Pass 5 Mar 2025 86,869 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 86,424 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 86,137 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 85,867 miles

advise vehicle underside heavily corroded but appears ok

Pass 17 Feb 2021 85,333 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 84,581 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 23,699 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 81,992 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 81,991 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working fault on goes off on own (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 81,335 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 80,832 miles

advise chassis under cover corroded but not structual

Pass 5 Sep 2014 79,760 miles

advise o/s floor corroded and holed but not structual

Pass 6 Sep 2013 79,107 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 79,109 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 78,745 miles

advise n/s track rod end nut non locking

Fail 5 Sep 2012 78,745 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

advise n/s track rod end nut non locking

Pass 6 Sep 2011 77,701 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 77,492 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 77,386 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 77,165 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 76,841 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 76,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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URB 234K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 URB 234K, 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 URB 234K registered?

URB 234K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is URB 234K safe to buy?

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