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7206 AP

1963 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,339 mi
Last recorded89,339 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1963 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7206 AP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 89,339 miles

Offside front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 May 2016 88,868 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 86,820 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 84,099 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 84,022 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 82,377 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 60,082 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly fouling retaining brackets

slight noise from wheel when rotated on near side front

Pass 24 Sep 2009 78,110 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 78,110 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

steering box leaking.

Fail 8 Aug 2009 77,990 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 75,883 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing has slight roughness

Pass 3 Aug 2007 73,560 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 72,295 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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7206 AP is a 1963 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1963 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 45,052 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 7206 AP, 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 63 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 7206 AP registered?

7206 AP is a 1963 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 November 1963.

Is 7206 AP safe to buy?

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