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VRA 683K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,759 mi
Last recorded6,759 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRA 683K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 6,759 miles

both front tyres worn to limit on inner edges

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 9 Mar 2012 5,351 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2012 5,335 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine oil leak

offside front tyre worn to the limit on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2011 3,428 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front wheel bearings noisy

both rear dive shaft outer gaiters split

Fail 3 Mar 2011 3,417 miles

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

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front wheel bearings noisy

both rear dive shaft outer gaiters split

Pass 12 Mar 2010 1,322 miles

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

front wheel bearings slightly noisy

handbrake effort low

nearside rear floor pan corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2009 99,069 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 99,054 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 96,938 miles

battery insecure

both front shock absorbers bottom bushes wearing

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2007 94,467 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded to limit.

General underbody corrosion near limit.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 92,194 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 92,172 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front suspension arm n/supper and o/s upper and lower ball joints rusted and boots split.

Extensive welding repairs have been carried out,the under body is corroded near limit.

N/s/f tyre inner wall deteriorating.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s/r tyre has cutrinouter wall.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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VRA 683K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VRA 683K, 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 VRA 683K registered?

VRA 683K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 July 1972.

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