1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan 1.6L Petrol · TWB 591L
1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1973. Recorded mileage 52,002 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1972
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,002 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TWB 591L Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2017
- 52,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TWB 591L MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (TWB 591L) between April 2006 and February 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”.
TWB 591L Mileage History
- 12/04/20061,550 mi
- 07/06/200797,970 mi+96,420 mi
- 28/06/200798,217 mi+247 mi
- 23/06/200845,311 mi-52,906 mi
- 07/07/200843,315 mi-1,996 mi
- 05/08/200946,300 mi+2,985 mi
- 25/08/200946,359 mi+59 mi
- 16/02/201046,497 mi+138 mi
- 23/02/201148,067 mi+1,570 mi
- 19/03/20120 mi-48,067 mi
- 23/05/201349,685 mi+49,685 mi
- 28/05/201349,686 mi+1 mi
- 05/08/201450,148 mi+462 mi
- 28/08/201550,757 mi+609 mi
- 23/01/201751,976 mi+1,219 mi
- 16/02/201752,002 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 4,650 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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