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GWO 650L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,232 mi
Last recorded69,232 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWO 650L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 69,232 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 68,236 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 67,873 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 81,529 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 80,949 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 77,511 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 76,340 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 74,629 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside and nearside door steps badly corroded

offside front a piller badly corroded

offside rear battery tray badly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2008 74,600 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 74,600 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 74,146 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 74,146 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 May 2006 74,146 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2006 74,146 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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GWO 650L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GWO 650L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GWO 650L?

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What year was GWO 650L registered?

GWO 650L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 December 1972.

Is GWO 650L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWO 650L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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