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BRK 518H

1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,878 mi
Last recorded98,878 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRK 518H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 98,878 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 98,276 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 97,537 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 97,537 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 96,272 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2017 95,201 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 94,514 miles

Both front tyres perished and deteriorated

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Chassis slightly corroded

Nearside Rear brake binding very slightly

o/s/f brake backplate damp

Fail 12 Oct 2015 94,514 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres perished and deteriorated

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Chassis slightly corroded

Nearside Rear brake binding very slightly

o/s/f brake backplate damp

Pass 21 May 2014 93,041 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 93,033 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 92,749 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 92,647 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 92,643 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 92,395 miles

slight body croosion

slight konck on sterring system under beely pan

Pass 5 Aug 2009 91,400 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 91,388 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 90,660 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake judder from nearside front wheel

offside front brake flexi hose is rubbing slightly on shock absorber

play in steering box. steering box is leaking oil.

residue on nearside front inner wheel rim??

slight play in front steering idler shaft joints

slight play in offside front lower swivle ball joint

Fail 11 Aug 2008 90,660 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake judder from nearside front wheel

front headlamps are set to highest limit

offside front brake flexi hose is rubbing slightly on shock absorber

offside rear wheel feels slightly rough when rotated

play in steering box. steering box is leaking oil.

residue on nearside front inner wheel rim??

service brake pedal has long travel

slight play in front steering idler shaft joints

slight play in offside front lower swivle ball joint

Pass 27 Jul 2007 90,409 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 88,379 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 88,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 86,690 miles

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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BRK 518H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 52,954 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 BRK 518H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BRK 518H registered?

BRK 518H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 June 1970.

Is BRK 518H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRK 518H shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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