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VDX 108K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,816 mi
Last recorded39,816 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDX 108K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 39,816 miles

Handbrake only just met requirements ( repair required)

Rear floor areas corrosion present

Fail 20 Jun 2018 39,810 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Handbrake only just met requirements ( repair required)

Rear floor areas corrosion present

Pass 21 Jun 2017 39,724 miles

Foot brake effort only just met requirements

Handbrake on 16 per cent just passed

Rear floor area corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2016 39,581 miles

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

steering slightly stiff

Pass 22 Jun 2015 39,539 miles

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

general under body corrosion

slight exhaust blow

Pass 24 Jun 2014 37,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general underbody corrosion present

rear shockers rusty

Fail 19 Jun 2014 37,765 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general underbody corrosion present

rear shockers rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2013 36,659 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 36,588 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 36,588 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 35,903 miles

centre steering joint worn badly

floor pans sills outriggers and jacking points rusty and weak

Fail 8 Jul 2009 35,892 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre steering joint worn badly

floor pans sills outriggers and jacking points rusty and weak

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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VDX 108K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VDX 108K, 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 VDX 108K registered?

VDX 108K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 May 1972.

Is VDX 108K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDX 108K shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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