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VCE 814L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,358 mi
Last recorded54,358 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCE 814L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 54,358 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 53,831 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 52,718 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 51,788 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 51,154 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 49,925 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 48,675 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 47,390 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 46,465 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 45,726 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 45,090 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 44,084 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 43,619 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 43,603 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 43,073 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 43,050 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 42,904 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 40,644 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 39,328 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 37,545 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 814L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 814L, 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 814L registered?

VCE 814L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 August 1972.

Is VCE 814L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCE 814L shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VCE 814L have outstanding finance?

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