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VJE 766L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,007 mi
Last recorded94,007 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJE 766L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 94,007 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 94,007 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 93,352 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 92,971 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 92,404 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 92,404 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 92,204 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 92,204 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position n/s engine cover hinge broke (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 91,943 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 91,940 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 91,898 miles

ADVISE, DRIVERS SEAT BELT FIXED IN FRONT OF VIN PLATE, UNABLE TO READ VIN NUMBER FULLY!!!!

ADVISE, FRONT BRAKE DISCS, SURFACES CORRODING.

ADVISE, nearside front tyre perishing.

ADVISE, offside rear tyre perishing.

Fail 28 Aug 2014 91,860 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

ADVISE, DRIVERS SEAT BELT FIXED IN FRONT OF VIN PLATE, UNABLE TO READ VIN NUMBER FULLY!!!!

ADVISE, FRONT BRAKE DISCS, SURFACES CORRODING.

ADVISE, NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE REAR OUTER C V GAITERS PERISHING & CRACKING.

ADVISE, nearside front tyre perishing.

ADVISE, offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 23 May 2013 91,699 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 91,698 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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VJE 766L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VJE 766L, 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 VJE 766L registered?

VJE 766L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is VJE 766L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJE 766L shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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