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VGS 813L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

34,081 mi
Last recorded34,081 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGS 813L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 34,081 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 33,970 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 33,942 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 33,942 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 33,893 miles

front bumper brkt corroded out with brakes suspention steering

Pass 22 Sep 2020 33,799 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 33,676 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 33,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 33,419 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 33,419 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspention holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2017 33,208 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 33,025 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 33,025 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 32,936 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 32,936 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 32,641 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 32,584 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 32,584 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 32,283 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 31,471 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 31,471 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 29,932 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 29,046 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 29,046 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 28,861 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 28,861 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking 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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VGS 813L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VGS 813L, 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 VGS 813L registered?

VGS 813L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is VGS 813L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGS 813L shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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