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WRV 329K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

32,792 mi
Last recorded32,792 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRV 329K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 32,792 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under boby (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside windscreen A post

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 32,790 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under boby (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 32,658 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 32,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (around windscreen) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 32,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (around windscreen) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 31,756 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 31,755 miles

Central Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 31,507 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 31,105 miles

Offside Front showing perishing between treads

Fail 4 Jun 2018 31,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front showing perishing between treads

Pass 21 Jun 2017 30,850 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 30,720 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 30,314 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 30,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 29,944 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 29,650 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 29,465 miles

batterys insecure

both front jacking points corroded outside prescribed area

floor sections holed outside the prescribed area

o/s battery tray corroded

o/s outer sill holed outside of the prescribed area

rear valance holed outside the prescribed area

this vehicle has had extensive chassis and body repairs

Fail 16 May 2012 29,464 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

batterys insecure

both front jacking points corroded outside prescribed area

floor sections holed outside the prescribed area

o/s battery tray corroded

o/s outer sill holed outside of the prescribed area

rear valance holed outside the prescribed area

this vehicle has had extensive chassis and body repairs

Pass 8 Nov 2010 29,184 miles

passenger floor pan corroded and holed

Fail 3 Nov 2010 29,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres are starting to perish on inner sidewall

passenger floor pan corroded and holed

Pass 15 Oct 2009 28,264 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 28,262 miles

Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 27,526 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 26,124 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 24,273 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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WRV 329K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WRV 329K, 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 WRV 329K registered?

WRV 329K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 January 1972.

Is WRV 329K safe to buy?

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