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DKL 317K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,626 mi
Last recorded71,626 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKL 317K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 71,626 miles

All jacking points corroded

Floor pan cover, corroded

Front tyres perished

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Play in nearside front wheel bearing

Play in offside rear wheel bearing

Steering box damp

Fail 8 Jul 2016 71,623 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside inner sill (jacking point) (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear out rigger (2.4.A.3)

All jacking points corroded

Floor pan cover, corroded

Front tyres perished

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Play in nearside front wheel bearing

Play in offside rear wheel bearing

Steering box damp

Fail 10 Jun 2016 71,607 miles

Braking system leaking master cylinder switch (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill rear axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play on front axle (2.2.B.1g)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

corrosion to under tray and chassis

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s & o/s/f tyres perished

unable to carry out a full inspection of chassis due to under tray fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 71,560 miles

offside floor holed and corroded

offside rear outrigger holed and corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 71,481 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 70,300 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 68,715 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 66,963 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 65,001 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 64,008 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 63,997 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 63,272 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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DKL 317K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 DKL 317K, 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.

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DKL 317K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 26 May 1972.

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