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WBK 465L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,786 mi
Last recorded56,786 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBK 465L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 56,786 miles

Slight corrosion inner sills / front inner step sections

Fail 16 Mar 2018 56,721 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Slight corrosion inner sills / front inner step sections

Pass 16 Mar 2017 54,855 miles

Slight corrosion nearside front outrigger / inner sill &c..

Pass 16 Mar 2016 53,367 miles

Slight corrosion offside front & rear outriggers / centre crossmember / front body crossmember &c..

Pass 12 Mar 2015 52,071 miles

Slight corrosion n/s & o/s front underbody / sill section & front axle beam ends [o/s]

Pass 6 Mar 2014 51,204 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Slight corrosion end of offside rear outrigger & front axle beam casing

Pass 11 Mar 2013 50,582 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN INNER EDGE & SLIGHTLY PERISHED ON WALL

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED ON WALLS

Fail 1 Mar 2013 50,578 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN INNER EDGE & SLIGHTLY PERISHED ON WALL

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED ON WALLS

Pass 7 Mar 2012 50,204 miles

N/S REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

O/S FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED ON WALLS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT CORROSION CENTRE N/S UNDERFLOOR PANEL

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING IDLER

Fail 29 Feb 2012 50,196 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

N/S REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

O/S FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED ON WALLS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT CORROSION CENTRE N/S UNDERFLOOR PANEL

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING IDLER

Pass 22 Apr 2010 49,685 miles

Slight corrosion n/s centre floor panel

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Mar 2009 48,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight corrosion n/s centre floor edge

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Feb 2008 47,486 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 May 2007 47,235 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 47,235 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Feb 2006 46,351 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

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 465L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WBK 465L, 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 WBK 465L registered?

WBK 465L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 September 1972.

Is WBK 465L safe to buy?

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