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AMW 622L

1972 Volkswagen Motorcaravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,496 mi
Last recorded57,496 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motorcaravan24,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMW 622L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 57,496 miles

Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 57,496 miles

Centre Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 56,505 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 56,491 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front bump stops missing

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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AMW 622L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AMW 622L, 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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What year was AMW 622L registered?

AMW 622L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 14 September 1972.

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