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COE 453K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,553 mi
Last recorded36,553 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOE 453K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 36,553 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 36,551 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 36,101 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 35,498 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 35,130 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 34,770 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knock from steering box

none standard seats fitted o/s n/s front

screen scratched

Fail 19 Jul 2013 34,769 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knock from steering box

none standard seats fitted o/s n/s front

screen scratched

Pass 16 Aug 2012 34,628 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chassis modified out of prescribed areas

driver and passanger seats none standard and none standard fixings

screen scratched

sun visors not fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2012 34,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chassis modified out of prescribed areas

driver and passanger seats none standard and none standard fixings

screen scratched

sun visors not fitted

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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COE 453K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 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 COE 453K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was COE 453K registered?

COE 453K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 February 1972.

Is COE 453K safe to buy?

The MOT history for COE 453K shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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