1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan 1.9L Petrol · LAE 835L
1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (1.9L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1972. Recorded mileage 72,540 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1972 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LAE 835L Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 72,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LAE 835L MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (LAE 835L) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))”.
LAE 835L Mileage History
- 06/04/202468,763 mi
- 23/04/202468,767 mi+4 mi
- 30/04/202468,767 mi
- 11/04/202570,316 mi+1,549 mi
- 31/03/202672,540 mi+2,224 mi
Average of roughly 1,905 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (LAE8 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as LAE835L.
HONDA
VF750F
MAZDA
2
KIA
SPORTAGE GT-LINE S ISG
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
PEUGEOT
BOXER
FERRARI
UNKNOWN
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER EVOQUE
VOLKSWAGEN
MOTOR CARAVAN
LANCIA
037
YAMAHA
RD350
MOTO GUZZI
KAFFEEMASCHINE
HONDA
SABER
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.