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DKH 213T

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,749 mi
Last recorded71,749 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKH 213T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 71,749 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 66,017 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 62,407 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 62,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 56,188 miles

corrosion forming on inner and outer sill panels

corrosion forming on inner and outer sill panels

front discs corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2018 56,188 miles

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

Front Slight free play detected at steering arm`s

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

corrosion forming on both inner and outer sill`s and chassis rail`s

Fail 15 Aug 2018 56,188 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Slight free play detected at steering arm`s

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

corrosion forming on both inner and outer sill`s and chassis rail`s

Pass 13 Jul 2017 55,104 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 52,630 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 52,624 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 50,775 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 50,767 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 49,499 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 49,492 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 48,178 miles

slight corrosion n/s/f chassis

Fail 26 Jun 2013 48,174 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

slight corrosion n/s/f chassis

Pass 12 Jul 2012 48,033 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 47,477 miles

Both front door sill steps corroding

Both front shock absorber top casing/dust covers missing

Nearside floor to chassis corroding behind front wheel arch

Offside floor to chassis corroding behind front wheel arch

Fail 19 May 2011 47,476 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front door sill steps corroding

Both front shock absorber top casing/dust covers missing

Offside front door outer handle siezing in the open position

Pass 4 Jun 2010 46,863 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 45,570 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 45,570 miles

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

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

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

Centre Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 42,697 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 42,697 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2007 39,927 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 39,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 35,211 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 35,211 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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DKH 213T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,830 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 DKH 213T, 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 48 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 DKH 213T registered?

DKH 213T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 December 1978.

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