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VTP 621L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Cream Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,663 mi
Last recorded57,663 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTP 621L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 57,663 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 57,663 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 57,502 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 57,329 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 57,285 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 57,116 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 57,109 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened yellow marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 54,673 miles

both rear tyres perished

ff side rear brake pipe rusty

front axle beam rusty

front brake pipes rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2017 52,957 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 52,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 49,676 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 44,434 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 23 Sep 2014 43,656 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyres slightly perishing

brake pedal anti-slip pad wearing

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2013 41,964 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Aug 2012 39,883 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 39,878 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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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VTP 621L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VTP 621L, 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 VTP 621L registered?

VTP 621L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 August 1972.

Is VTP 621L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTP 621L shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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