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DKM 195K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

22,659 mi
Last recorded22,659 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKM 195K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 22,659 miles

Under body corrosion and lots of previous patch repairs

Fail 4 Jul 2022 22,659 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Under body corrosion and lots of previous patch repairs

Pass 9 Nov 2020 22,457 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Wrong hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion and lots of previous patch repairs

Fail 6 Nov 2020 22,424 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Wrong hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion and lots of previous patch repairs

Pass 27 Mar 2018 21,143 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 21,137 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam dip/main beam switch not turning main beams on (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corrosion and holes at o/s/f chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slight play/noise - advise check regularly for further wear/play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front slight bind and squeal on brake

Pass 10 Sep 2016 17,991 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 12,897 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 11,872 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear inner sills corroded

front wheel archs corroded outside of prescribed areas

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2013 11,360 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f n/s/r inner wings and rear floor area been repaired to a good standard

Pass 14 Jun 2012 9,510 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r n/s/r inner sills starting up surface crorrsion

Fail 14 Jun 2012 9,510 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r n/s/r inner sills starting up surface crorrsion

Pass 16 Jun 2011 8,525 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 6,199 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 5,918 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 May 2009 4,326 miles

o/s/r n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 May 2009 4,326 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 May 2008 3,188 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2008 3,130 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2007 205 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 204 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2006 98,055 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 98,055 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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DKM 195K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DKM 195K, 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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What year was DKM 195K registered?

DKM 195K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 May 1972.

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