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WBK 138L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Black Petrol 1914cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

71,305 mi
Last recorded71,305 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBK 138L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,914cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2018 71,305 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 70,150 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 70,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 68,726 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 68,726 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

cross-function of rear lamps?

Pass 24 Jul 2015 67,660 miles

off side rear brake hose ferrule very corroded(borderline pass)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 66,171 miles

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jun 2013 65,348 miles

all tyres perrished

both rear brake hoses cracked and end ferrules corroded

oil leaks

Fail 25 Jun 2013 65,340 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leaks

all tyres perrished

both rear brake hoses cracked and end ferrules corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 65,137 miles

general corrosion on under body

Fail 12 Jun 2012 65,137 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general corrosion on under body

Pass 10 Jun 2011 64,615 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play steering box

Pass 24 Jun 2010 64,082 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

slight play steering box

Pass 3 Jul 2009 63,568 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

very slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 30 Jun 2009 63,561 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

very slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 22 May 2009 63,549 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

nearside and offside constant velocity gaitors perishing

slight leak from steering box

Pass 2 Jun 2008 63,541 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

slight leak from steering box

Pass 28 Sep 2006 63,404 miles

slight leak from steering box

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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WBK 138L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Black with a 1,914cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WBK 138L, 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.

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What year was WBK 138L registered?

WBK 138L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 August 1972.

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