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VNP 772L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

54,915 mi
Last recorded54,915 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNP 772L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 54,915 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 52,743 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 52,743 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 47,984 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 44,557 miles

offside front shock absorber bottom bush worn

play in nearside front lower balljoint

play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Apr 2014 44,032 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 42,725 miles

play in both rear wheelbearings

slight play in nearside front wheelbearing

Pass 8 Oct 2011 41,178 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 39,610 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 39,606 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 38,566 miles

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

offside front and nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2009 38,538 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

offside front and nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2008 37,489 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 37,489 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 35,230 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 35,226 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2006 35,226 miles

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

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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VNP 772L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VNP 772L, 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 VNP 772L registered?

VNP 772L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is VNP 772L safe to buy?

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