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VVV 863L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,909 mi
Last recorded74,909 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVV 863L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 74,909 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 74,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s /r locking n/s/r lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 74,680 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 73,669 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2016 73,521 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 73,511 miles

Braking system leaking MASTER CYLINDER (3.6.A.1)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (1.7.5a)

Steering column retaining device missing LOWER FIXING (2.1.6)

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

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering ALL NEW PANELS HAVE NOT BEEN WELDED . NEARSIDE ,OFFSIDE , FRONT & REAR . ALSO CORROSION & HOLES ON CHASSIS AT VARIOUS POINTS . (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 73,484 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all areas chalked underneath require more welding

Fail 24 Sep 2014 73,484 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all areas chalked underneath require more welding

Pass 31 Aug 2013 72,460 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 72,460 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 60,898 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 49,178 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 36,873 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 27,481 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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VVV 863L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VVV 863L, 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 VVV 863L registered?

VVV 863L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 19 December 1972.

Is VVV 863L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVV 863L shows 14 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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