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WFC 615K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,277 mi
Last recorded80,277 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFC 615K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 80,277 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 80,277 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/f brake hose securing clip missing

Pass 2 Jun 2017 76,607 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 75,736 miles

both front bottom ball joint dust covers split

Pass 23 Jun 2015 74,646 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 74,646 miles

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 73,199 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 72,027 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 71,688 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 71,054 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion hole in n/s front floor.

slight fluctuation n/s front brake effort

slight unbalance rear brakes

Fail 13 Jun 2011 71,054 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion hole in n/s front floor.

slight fluctuation n/s front brake effort

slight unbalance rear brakes

Pass 16 Jun 2010 70,349 miles

Alternator charging intermittantly

Battery flat

Centre Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Slight surface corrosion O/S and N/S jacking points

Slight surface corrosion O/S/F and N/S/F inner wheelarches

Slight surface corrosion on lower front panel

Fail 14 Jun 2010 70,349 miles

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

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

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

Alternator charging intermittantly

Battery flat

Centre Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Slight surface corrosion O/S and N/S jacking points

Slight surface corrosion O/S/F and N/S/F inner wheelarches

Slight surface corrosion on lower front panel

Pass 19 Jun 2009 68,428 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

battery insecure

long travel on hand brake

o/s wiper spindle corroded

slight lift from lower suspension ball joint

Fail 15 Jun 2009 68,428 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

back of front panel excessively corroded

battery insecure

long travel on hand brake

o/s wiper spindle corroded

slight lift from lower suspension ball joint

throttle pedal insecure

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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WFC 615K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WFC 615K, 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 WFC 615K registered?

WFC 615K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 April 1972.

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