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FDP 152L

1971 Volkswagen Caravan

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

3,935 mi
Last recorded3,935 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Caravan74,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDP 152L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 3,935 miles

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Underside of vehicle has had extensive welding

Fail 19 Apr 2017 3,929 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Electrical wiring insecure horn wiring (1.9.2a)

Horn control insecure horn unit (1.6.1)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Underside of vehicle has had extensive welding

Pass 9 Nov 2015
Fail 4 Nov 2015

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 95,439 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 95,439 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 94,361 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 93,052 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 92,124 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 91,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 90,471 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 88,662 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 87,406 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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FDP 152L is a 1971 Volkswagen Caravan in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 74,430 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FDP 152L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FDP 152L registered?

FDP 152L is a 1971 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is FDP 152L safe to buy?

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