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VCE 809L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,838 mi
Last recorded56,838 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCE 809L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 56,838 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front slight lift in all ball joints

Nearside Front corrosion in floor

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside body sill corroding

Nearside centre floor corroding

Offside Rear floor in engine bay corroding

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2016 56,785 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Battery insecure both sides (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front slight lift in all ball joints

Nearside Front corrosion in floor

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside body sill corroding

Nearside centre floor corroding

Offside Rear floor in engine bay corroding

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2014 54,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 52,574 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 52,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 50,932 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 50,898 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 48,912 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front & nearside front floor has surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2010 47,820 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Jun 2009 45,958 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 44,293 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 44,290 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside track rod end boot split but has no free play

offside front & nearside front lower ball joint boots split but has no play

stop lights have slight flicker when operated

Pass 29 May 2007 42,523 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corossion n/s rear floor pan

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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VCE 809L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VCE 809L, 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 VCE 809L registered?

VCE 809L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is VCE 809L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCE 809L shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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