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FOC 191L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,653 mi
Last recorded76,653 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOC 191L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2018 76,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Reinforcement showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil tank has a pin hole in it (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight weep from both front hydraulic rams

Offside Front Suspension sub frame mounting bolt loose

Pass 29 Sep 2017 76,652 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside+offside (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (close to fail

Oil leak sump ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 76,645 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside+offside (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (close to fail

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 76,386 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside+offside lower and upper ball joints all have slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel has slight bind

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil all shocks (2.7.3)

all rubber brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 27 Aug 2015 76,386 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 76,386 miles

Front Brake pedal actuating linkage has excessive wear in the eye of the clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)

Front Brake pedal actuating linkage has excessive wear in the eye of the clevis joint missing split pin (3.3.A.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 76,386 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 76,386 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 76,386 miles

Front number plate poor

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear outer c.v. boot insecure

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 Aug 2012 76,386 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 76,101 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 75,870 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 75,350 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 75,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 74,913 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 74,913 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 73,491 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 73,489 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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FOC 191L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FOC 191L, 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 FOC 191L registered?

FOC 191L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 September 1972.

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