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XRJ 867K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,290 mi
Last recorded62,290 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRJ 867K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 62,290 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 62,212 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 60,120 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 60,088 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 57,327 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 54,922 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 518,754 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 48,849 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 44,053 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 43,157 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 40,047 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 38,911 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 38,911 miles

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 Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 37,465 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 37,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 35,533 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 33,135 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 33,134 miles

Centre Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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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XRJ 867K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,641cc 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 XRJ 867K, 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

How do I check the history of XRJ 867K?

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What year was XRJ 867K registered?

XRJ 867K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 March 1972.

Is XRJ 867K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRJ 867K 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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