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P61085MI

1972 Volkswagen Caravanette

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,188 mi
Last recorded49,188 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Caravanette41,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61085MI
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 49,188 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 36,656 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 36,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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P61085MI is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravanette in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 41,024 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 Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P61085MI, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P61085MI registered?

P61085MI is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 12 April 1972.

Is P61085MI safe to buy?

The MOT history for P61085MI shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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