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A3 KSE

1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,010 mi
Last recorded61,010 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan72,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 KSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 61,010 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded front of filter ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 60,359 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 60,359 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 60,077 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 59,108 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 57,745 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 56,480 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 56,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 53,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exh box (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 53,337 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exh box (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 48,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 46,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2014 46,575 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2013 39,348 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2013 39,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 32,725 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 32,460 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 32,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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A3 KSE is a 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 72,110 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 KSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 42 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A3 KSE registered?

A3 KSE is a 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 October 1984.

Is A3 KSE safe to buy?

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