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VER 175L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,715 mi
Last recorded61,715 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVER 175L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 61,715 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 60,914 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 60,579 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 59,399 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 58,489 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 58,487 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 57,700 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 57,498 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 57,151 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 57,151 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 56,219 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 55,030 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 54,410 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 53,853 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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VER 175L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VER 175L, 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

How do I check the history of VER 175L?

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What year was VER 175L registered?

VER 175L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 August 1972.

Is VER 175L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VER 175L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VER 175L have outstanding finance?

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