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DAO 109K

1971 Volkswagen Motorcaravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,129 mi
Last recorded8,129 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motorcaravan43,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAO 109K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 8,129 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 May 2014 8,125 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f and o/s/rear jacking points corroded

n/s/f floor corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 2 Oct 2012 7,769 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 7,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 7,627 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 5,382 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 5,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 4,922 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 4,354 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorcaravan?

Based on 2,605 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,353
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
position lamp(s) not working 63
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DAO 109K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 43,784 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 Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DAO 109K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Motorcaravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DAO 109K registered?

DAO 109K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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