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WRV 892L

1972 Volkswagen Motorcaravan

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,771 mi
Last recorded65,771 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motorcaravan24,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRV 892L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 65,771 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 65,769 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Swivel pin bush excess movement (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2016 27,976 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 27,975 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 24,129 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 24,128 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 19,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in centre steering arm

Fail 28 Jan 2014 19,013 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in centre steering arm

Pass 31 Jan 2013 12,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside inner sill corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2013 12,743 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside inner sill corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2011 7,525 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 95 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 92 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion n/s/r chassis behind bumper

Pass 20 May 2010 95,045 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 95,044 miles

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 90,542 miles

ball joint dust covers split

Fail 20 Jan 2009 90,541 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ball joint dust covers split

Pass 28 Jan 2008 84,371 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 75,567 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 75,568 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 65,686 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorcaravan?

Based on 2,605 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,353
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
position lamp(s) not working 63
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WRV 892L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 24,128 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 Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WRV 892L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Motorcaravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WRV 892L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 1 December 1972.

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