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WTW 838L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,311 mi
Last recorded29,311 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTW 838L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 29,311 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat slight movement.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly difficult to pull out.

Rear Both rear engine stabilizer mounts deteriorated.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel trims fitted, unable to see wheel bolts/nuts.

Fail 14 Mar 2023 29,311 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger seat slight movement.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly difficult to pull out.

Rear Both rear engine stabilizer mounts deteriorated.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel trims fitted, unable to see wheel bolts/nuts.

Pass 7 Nov 2020 28,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front front floor corroded just outside prescribed areas [ attention soon ]

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 28,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge cord not exposed at test [ attention soon ] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front front floor corroded just outside prescribed areas [ attention soon ]

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 28,117 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion to offside front floor

Pass 12 Sep 2018 27,006 miles

Corrosion to floor

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 25,401 miles

Offside Front FLOOR AREA CORRODED OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA ADVISE ATTENTION SOON

front tyres wearing inner edge

horn slightly harsh may need attention soon

noise from steering needs cover removing for investigation loud knock

Pass 8 Sep 2016 23,685 miles

horn is a bit harsh

offside front floor pan area starting too rust/corrode

Pass 14 Sep 2015 19,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 1.5mm main tread 5.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread main tread 5.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 15,273 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 15,272 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 15,267 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 13,012 miles
Pass 9 May 2010 12,481 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 12,221 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 11,695 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 7,640 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 6,074 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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WTW 838L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WTW 838L, 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 WTW 838L registered?

WTW 838L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 November 1972.

Is WTW 838L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTW 838L shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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