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VTW 387L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,544 mi
Last recorded76,544 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTW 387L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 76,544 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 75,869 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 75,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

all tyres slightly perished

brake pedal rubber in poor condition

o/s/r parking brake effort low

Pass 11 Jul 2023 75,059 miles

n/s handbrake effort low

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play and noise

steering coupling deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2022 73,132 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 72,068 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 71,620 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 71,194 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 71,189 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle horn on lock (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 67,893 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 67,893 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 66,694 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 65,700 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 65,604 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 63,204 miles

corrosion through out

Pass 16 Apr 2010 61,489 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 61,484 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 60,400 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 60,400 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 58,447 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 56,688 miles

advice,holed and corroded on o/s centre floor not in perscribed area

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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VTW 387L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VTW 387L, 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 VTW 387L?

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What year was VTW 387L registered?

VTW 387L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is VTW 387L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTW 387L shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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