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AVJ 545L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

122,335 mi
Last recorded122,335 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVJ 545L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 122,335 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 122,079 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 121,999 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 121,905 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 121,170 miles

Customer advised that the speedo and odometer have been replaced.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 121,167 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Customer advised that the speedo and odometer have been replaced.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 80,778 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 79,437 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 79,420 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 79,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2017 78,104 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 75,892 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 71,768 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 70,796 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 66,340 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brakes have some imbalance

Pass 3 Jun 2011 64,851 miles

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

O/S/F lower suspension ball joint dust cover is split

Pass 20 May 2010 64,604 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 61,738 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 58,004 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 53,740 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 50,001 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

corrosion in numerous areas all over under side, †slight play in both rear wheel bearings, †slight play in steering system, †jubile clip loose on interior heating duct on underside of vehicle,

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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AVJ 545L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AVJ 545L, 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 AVJ 545L registered?

AVJ 545L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is AVJ 545L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVJ 545L shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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