1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan 1.6L Petrol · GDP 227L
1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Oct 1972. Recorded mileage 2,268 miles. MOT expired on 04 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1972 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 2,268 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GDP 227L Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/07/2025
- 2,268 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GDP 227L 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 (GDP 227L) between May 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
GDP 227L Mileage History
- 14/05/20221,419 mi
- 06/03/20231,864 mi+445 mi
- 06/04/20231,864 mi
- 03/04/20242,085 mi+221 mi
- 08/07/20252,268 mi+183 mi
Average of roughly 269 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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