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XPV 241L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

1,903 mi
Last recorded1,903 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPV 241L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 1,903 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 1,014 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 1,014 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 709 miles

Offside Front slight rust to floor pan

Fail 29 Aug 2015 709 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front slight rust to floor pan

Pass 20 Aug 2014 412 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 412 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 303 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 303 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 99,990 miles

o/s/r cv gaitor deteriated

Pass 11 May 2011 98,819 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 98,312 miles

offside rear tyre has slight cracks in sidewall

slight corrosion by battery tray

slight corrosion on offside rear chassis near subframe

slight surface rust on whole on rear chasis

Fail 17 Feb 2010 98,312 miles

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

offside rear tyre has slight cracks in sidewall

slight corrosion by battery tray

slight corrosion on offside rear chassis near subframe

slight surface rust on whole on rear chasis

Pass 11 Feb 2009 98,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s &o/s front out riggers decayed

o/s rear driveshaht gaiter split

walls of tyres fractured

Fail 10 Feb 2009 98,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s &o/s front out riggers decayed

o/s rear driveshaht gaiter split

walls of tyres fractured

Pass 12 Feb 2008 98,058 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 98,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2007 97,846 miles

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

osr outer cv gaitor torn

Fail 17 Jan 2007 97,839 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All 4 tyres are cracking on the side walls & treads.

Font steps rusty and holed.

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

Slight play in the steering.

The n/s front floor is rusty and holed.

The o/s outer cv boot is split.

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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XPV 241L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XPV 241L, 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 XPV 241L registered?

XPV 241L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 August 1972.

Is XPV 241L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPV 241L shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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