1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan 1.6L Petrol · RCO 144K
1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1972. Recorded mileage 11,936 miles. MOT expired on 25 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1972 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 11,936 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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RCO 144K Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2023
- 11,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RCO 144K MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (RCO 144K) between May 2023 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (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: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is lik”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
RCO 144K Mileage History
- 19/05/202311,854 mi
- 27/05/202311,936 mi+82 mi
Average of roughly 3,728 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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