1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan Petrol · FRD 250L
1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (petrol). First registered 28/09/1972. Recorded mileage 87,323 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1972 · Lincoln
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,323 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1972
- Engine
- ---
FRD 250L Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2025
- 87,323 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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FRD 250L Mileage History
- 06/09/20066,399 mi
- 08/09/20066,370 mi-29 mi
- 25/08/200767,165 mi+60,795 mi
- 03/09/200767,301 mi+136 mi
- 12/09/200871,248 mi+3,947 mi
- 19/09/200871,385 mi+137 mi
- 18/09/200973,491 mi+2,106 mi
- 28/09/200973,533 mi+42 mi
- 20/08/201073,825 mi+292 mi
- 20/08/201073,825 mi
- 03/08/201175,188 mi+1,363 mi
- 24/09/201278,647 mi+3,459 mi
- 03/10/201278,648 mi+1 mi
- 02/08/201379,044 mi+396 mi
- 09/08/201379,044 mi
- 08/08/201479,497 mi+453 mi
- 08/08/201479,497 mi
- 13/01/201679,772 mi+275 mi
- 13/01/201679,772 mi
- 11/01/201779,772 mi
- 11/01/201779,772 mi
- 10/01/201880,395 mi+623 mi
- 06/08/202182,633 mi+2,238 mi
- 26/08/202283,939 mi+1,306 mi
- 23/05/202484,676 mi+737 mi
- 19/06/202587,323 mi+2,647 mi
Average of roughly 4,308 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
FRD 250L MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (FRD 250L) between September 2006 and June 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (22 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Steering (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”.
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