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VWL 459K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

16,861 mi
Last recorded16,861 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWL 459K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 16,861 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 16,752 miles

both outter sills corroded

o/s floor to sill corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 16,553 miles

both floor to sill corroded

both sill corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 15,226 miles

both silles corroded

o/s floor to sill corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 14,390 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills corroded

o/s floor to sill corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2011 13,454 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both outter sills corroded

Pass 14 May 2010 12,385 miles

both outter sils corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2009 12,135 miles

both outter sills corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2009 12,123 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

both outter sills corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2008 10,610 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 9,377 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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VWL 459K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VWL 459K, 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 VWL 459K registered?

VWL 459K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 February 1972.

Is VWL 459K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWL 459K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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