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BKU 980L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,130 mi
Last recorded138,130 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKU 980L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 May 2017 138,130 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box outer chassis leg (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion around fuel filler (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion step badly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear side panal has sharp edge

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion complete sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill/wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill/wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear not functioning

Pass 16 Jun 2016 138,128 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion step area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion step area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 May 2016 138,126 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion step area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion step aera (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 138,122 miles

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 138,108 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 138,093 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 137,989 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 137,941 miles

Drag link gaiters split

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2011 137,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drag link gaiters split

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2010 137,900 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 137,817 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nsf chassis corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2009 58,654 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 58,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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BKU 980L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BKU 980L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BKU 980L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 27 March 1973.

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