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C383 KBO

1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

35,437 mi
Last recorded35,437 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan74,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC383 KBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 May 2021 35,437 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FOOTWELL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH ALSO AT FUEL CAP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on INNER AND OUTER edge (5.2.3 (e))

SEVERAL PARTS OF THE BODY CORRODED, BUT NOT LIKELY TO CAUSE INJURY

Pass 12 Aug 2020 35,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 35,099 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 33,756 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 23 Jul 2018 33,756 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 28,622 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 22,282 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 Aug 2014 22,279 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Aug 2013 3,647 miles

emmissins to low measure

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner tread

slight perishingh on o.s.r tyre

slight splitting on o/s/f wiper blade

Pass 29 Jun 2012 83,882 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 77,431 miles

front tyres low on tread (3mm)

heavy flaking corrosion on o/s rear inner wheel arch

n/s front shock absorber corroded

n/s rear tyre low on tread (3mm)

o/s front safety belt receiver casing broken

slight play in rear wheel bearings

surface corrosion on n/s front metal brake pipe feeding flexi brake hose

Fail 25 Jun 2011 77,337 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s front shock absorber corroded

n/s rear tyre low on tread (3mm)

front tyres low on tread (3mm)

heavy flaking corrosion on o/s rear inner wheel arch

o/s front safety belt receiver casing broken

slight play in rear wheel bearings

surface corrosion on n/s front metal brake pipe feeding flexi brake hose

Pass 21 Jun 2010 68,808 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

small chips in windscreen

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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C383 KBO is a 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 74,141 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 C383 KBO, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C383 KBO registered?

C383 KBO is a 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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The MOT history for C383 KBO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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