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VNP 819L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,184 mi
Last recorded48,184 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNP 819L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 48,184 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 47,514 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 47,514 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 46,815 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 46,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 42,319 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 42,315 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 39,144 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 35,482 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 32,454 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 30,199 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 30,199 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 27,055 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 23,907 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 23,907 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 22,338 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 22,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 19,899 miles

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 819L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VNP 819L, 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 VNP 819L?

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What year was VNP 819L registered?

VNP 819L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is VNP 819L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNP 819L shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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