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VVW 788L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Cream Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,622 mi
Last recorded18,622 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVW 788L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 18,622 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 18,339 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 18,338 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chaasis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Valve stem seriously damaged all perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 18,060 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 17,186 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion around chassis

wear steering idle arm

Fail 28 Dec 2012 160,333 miles

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

slight corrosion around chassis

slight play steering idler

Pass 28 Dec 2012 160,333 miles

slight corrosion around chassis

slight play steering idler

Pass 6 Dec 2011 14,525 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 136,251 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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VVW 788L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VVW 788L, 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 VVW 788L?

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What year was VVW 788L registered?

VVW 788L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 November 1972.

Is VVW 788L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVW 788L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VVW 788L have outstanding finance?

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