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STF 949L

1972 Volkswagen Caravanette

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

40,612 mi
Last recorded40,612 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Caravanette41,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTF 949L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 40,612 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 40,608 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 39,588 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 39,583 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 37,604 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 35,417 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 35,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2020 33,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody of vehicle, floors & sills corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2020 33,650 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody of vehicle corroded, floor and sills .

Pass 24 May 2019 32,961 miles

Nearside front and both rear tyres perished and tread worn low

Fail 24 May 2019 32,961 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside front and both rear tyres perished and tread worn low

Pass 19 May 2018 31,885 miles

Both rear and nearside front tyres perished and starting to crack

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 31,256 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 31,251 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Mar 2016 30,380 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 30,351 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox insecure and blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect reflector deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished and split on outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect reflector deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear tyres all have age related cracking

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 29,528 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 29,519 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 28,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

check wheel alingment

Fail 20 Feb 2014 28,370 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

check wheel alingment

Pass 2 Feb 2013 26,585 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 26,585 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 25,146 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 22,455 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 19,943 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 19,422 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 18,865 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 18,246 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2007 18,246 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 16,870 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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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STF 949L is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravanette in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 STF 949L, 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 STF 949L registered?

STF 949L is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 2 October 1972.

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