1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan 1.7L Petrol · PLG 161L
1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1973. Recorded mileage 8,788 miles. MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1972 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 8,788 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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PLG 161L Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/08/2026
- 8,788 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PLG 161L MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (PLG 161L) between June 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
PLG 161L Mileage History
- 08/06/2023712 mi
- 15/06/2023716 mi+4 mi
- 01/05/2025844 mi+128 mi
- 10/08/20268,788 mi+7,944 mi
Average of roughly 2,545 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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