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KCG 791L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,995 mi
Last recorded33,995 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCG 791L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 33,995 miles

horn not working

Fail 9 Oct 2024 33,995 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

horn not working

Pass 21 Sep 2023 33,645 miles

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

horn not working

some surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 15 Sep 2022 33,440 miles

horn not working

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 9 Sep 2021 33,123 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering system

Pass 17 Sep 2020 32,864 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering box

Fail 15 Sep 2020 32,864 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering near axle supporting panel (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering around chassis torsion arm joint (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering box

Pass 1 May 2019 31,266 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 30,270 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 28,927 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 27,284 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 May 2016 27,284 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 27,275 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (2.2.C.1c)

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm rear (2.2.C.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded @ steering box mount as chalked (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened as chalked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

front + rear chassis + subframe/axle beams starting to corrode

Pass 20 May 2015 25,799 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 25,799 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 24,200 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 22,474 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 20,824 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 18,414 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 10,504 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 10,504 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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KCG 791L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KCG 791L, 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 KCG 791L registered?

KCG 791L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 October 1972.

Is KCG 791L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KCG 791L shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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