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VNA 981L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

66,755 mi
Last recorded66,755 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNA 981L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 66,755 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 66,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 66,668 miles

Offside Front Cracking with age on sidewall.

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 66,668 miles

Offside Front Cracking with age on sidewall.

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 4 May 2016 66,652 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 66,494 miles

NSR Outer cv boot split

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OSF Lower inner foot step excessively corroded not in prescribed area

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under side of vehicle shows signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2015 66,492 miles

Centre Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

NSR Outer cv boot split

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OSF Lower inner foot step excessively corroded not in prescribed area

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under side of vehicle shows signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2014 65,919 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 65,688 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 65,204 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 64,111 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 63,808 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 63,808 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 62,744 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Off side front tyre perished

Fail 18 Sep 2008 62,743 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Off side front tyre perished

Pass 13 Sep 2007 62,165 miles

front air feed pipe chaffed by gear change shaft and handbrake cable

nearside and offside rear dampers corroded

nearside and offside rear lower suspension arms corroded

nearside front valance panel holed

oil leak from engine

rear subframe corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2007 62,125 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

front air feed pipe chaffed by gear change shaft and handbrake cable

nearside and offside rear dampers corroded

nearside and offside rear lower suspension arms corroded

nearside front valance panel holed and corroded

oil leak from engine

rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2006 60,843 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 6,843 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

general corrosion and holes in floor pan areas and under wing areas

n/s front floor pan corroded

rear brake hose insecure

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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VNA 981L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VNA 981L, 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 VNA 981L?

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What year was VNA 981L registered?

VNA 981L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 August 1972.

Is VNA 981L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNA 981L shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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